Massa aims to keep momentum in Spain

Massa, winner of the last race in Bahrain after two disappointing results in Australia and Malaysia, topped the times at Barcelona on Wednesday, while teammate Kimi Raikkonen was fastest on Monday and Tuesday as the Italian squad showed their strong form ahead of the Spanish race.

The team introduced a new aerodynamic package for the test that Massa says made the car more stable and faster, leaving him upbeat for next weekend's race.

"I'm really motivated for sure," Massa said at the end of the test in Barcelona. "I am convinced that we can be competitive like we were (in Bahrain). Apart from the results themselves, which were not exactly ideal for so many reasons, I am really motivated.

"I was happy to win in Bahrain, we are working hard, keeping the momentum."

Although rivals McLaren did not show the same kind of speed as Ferrari during the test, Massa still believes the British squad also made a step forward for the next race.

"It is really difficult to say," the Brazilian added. "McLaren is competitive in every aspect, which was clear in the first three races, and I am sure they are getting better, and they have new pieces too I am sure.

"It is not always demonstrated in tests, but just like us, they are improving."

The Ferrari driver, on pole position in the last two races, is five points behind teammate Raikkonen, who is leading the championship, tied on points with McLaren's Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.

Problems during qualifying in Australia and a poor start in Malaysia, meant Massa could not fight for victory in those two races, having to settle for sixth and fifth respectively.

Although he admits he would like to change those races, the Brazilian reckons the championship is still wide open ahead of the first race of the European season.

"I wish I could change the first two races, especially the second one, but this is not what I am thinking all the time," he said. "We have to concentrate on the races to come.

"There are a lot more races to come where we have to do a good job. All is open for the battle to the end."