2017 Williams Martini Racing Team - Mercedes

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Massa has announced the retirement, again.

[SchuMassa]

Obrigado Felipe!

[Shrieker]

Ssssssoooo.. That narrows down the possibilities for the seat somewhat. I think it should go to Kvyat or Kubica. Or maybe someone more deserving like Robin Frijns/Antonio Felix Da Costa..

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Ssssssoooo.. That narrows down the possibilities for the seat somewhat. I think it should go to Kvyat or Kubica. Or maybe someone more deserving like Robin Frijns/Antonio Felix Da Costa..

Wherlein is also in the race, with Mercedes backing.

[Carinni]

Brazilian may hate Williams f1 team very much, havingended senna’s career n forced massa to retire

[NathanOlder]

Wehrlein and Kvyat both fall short of the 25yr old Martini problem.

There has to be something in it due to the amount it has been talked about.

In my opinion its only Kubica now Massa has gone

[Phil]

I thought DiResta (and Kubica obviously) are both contenders.

I am a little surprised about the sudden retirement, but i can only imagine that to mean that whoever will take that second seat is signed and we will hear about it soon...

[nevill3]

Filipe has announced his retirement now so he can say goodbye to his fans at his home grand prix again.

[Sevach]

Brazilian may hate Williams f1 team very much, havingended senna’s career n forced massa to retire

Williams is the last step before a Brazilian driver retires... Barrichello, Bruno Senna and now Massa.

[NathanOlder]

And Pizzonia!

Of all the Brazilian drivers, am i right in thinking the last Brazilian to drive for Williams and then move to another team in F1 wan Piquet Snr.

[Sevach]

Forgot him.

[Schuttelberg]

I thought DiResta (and Kubica obviously) are both contenders.

I am a little surprised about the sudden retirement, but i can only imagine that to mean that whoever will take that second seat is signed and we will hear about it soon...

Massa is a huge attention seeker. He's "retiring" because he wants to ensure he gets another farewell at Brazil. That's why the announcement, a week before the grand prix. I find all these stupid send off's highly awkward and orchestrated. Massa looked quite stupid this year when he announced his come back after he tried to sell the story that he was done with F1. This year, he was more than willing to renew for 2018. The cold fact is that he's being kicked out. Good on Williams! They took a punt with an unprepared Stroll and it's not been too bad. I think he was under-prepared but as time has passed, he's shown flashes of potential. I now really hope Williams sign Kubica/Wehrlein.

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Ssssssoooo.. That narrows down the possibilities for the seat somewhat. I think it should go to Kvyat or Kubica. Or maybe someone more deserving like Robin Frijns/Antonio Felix Da Costa..

I would love to see Robin Frijns as a racing driver for Williams, this guy has huge talent. To bad he has no backing at all and therefor never will race in F1.

[Carinni]

I thought DiResta (and Kubica obviously) are both contenders.

I am a little surprised about the sudden retirement, but i can only imagine that to mean that whoever will take that second seat is signed and we will hear about it soon...

I think Williams decided to replace massa after Lowe arrived at the very beginning, anyone available will replace him, so even dir just drove a very ordinary race imo was claimed as a great job n justified to replace massa, ha ha! There is no choice for massa, should not be surprised. Retirement is the only option n many are well prepared for this news. Obviously no matter what, massa has no chance to stay.

[Fulcrum]

If Paddy has so much influence, who would Paddy hire from the available candidates?