Ferrari to replace Massa's engine

The Ferrari driver, who has already used the eight allocated engines for the season, stopped on track during Q1 and was unable to set a time.

Although Massa said the problem was with the gearbox, the team will use the opportunity to replace the engine with a new one - the ninth of the season - since the Brazilian will start from the back of the grid anyway.

The team will also replace his gearbox.

"I had a problem with the gearbox which seized unexpectedly, without giving any warning and so I had to stop out on the track: now we have to understand exactly what happened," said Massa.

"We will change the engine as a precaution, also taking into account the fact I am last on the grid.

"I'm expecting to have a very complicated race, especially as we are at a track where overtaking is very difficult, but it's true that anything can always happen: rain, safety car, who knows!

"I am very disappointed of course because today we had a very competitive car, as Fernando proved. I like this track but it seems that it does not bring me much luck..."