Massa out to make amends for Formula One Ferrari

0 Comments | AFP, March, 2008

SEPANG, Malaysia (AFP) — Brazilian Felipe Massa gave Ferrari the boost they needed after their opening-race disaster by securing pole position Saturday for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

The Italian team put their troubles at the season-opening Australian race behind them by securing the front of the grid at Sepang, with defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen alongside Massa.

The 26-year-old Brazilian said he was determined to win Sunday's race following both drivers' failure to finish in Melbourne.

"We had a weekend to forget in Australia and now I hope we can have a reliable car and finish off the job we have done here so far," said Massa. "I was lucky to have a really great lap and I found the grip for the car in that session."

The Sao Paulo-born star...

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