Massa unfazed by Ferrari rumours

Massa made a promising start as a Ferrari racing driver in Bahrain, when he qualified on the front row in Bahrain. In the race, however, he spun off before finishing in ninth place.

The Brazilian put on a strong performance to sixth from the back of the grid in Malaysia, but crashed during qualifying in Australia and was then involved in an accident in the race.

Massa has a one-year contract with Ferrari and the team have said in the past he will have to show his worth if he wants to retain his seat in 2007.

Speculation is rife about Ferrari's future drivers, with reports claiming Kimi Raikkonen has already signed for the Italian squad.

Massa, however, says he is unfazed by the rumours and claims he is just focusing on doing his job.

"I really don't care. I just try to do my job," Massa told reporters ahead of his team's home Grand Prix. "I think definitely the next three races are very important and I think you don't need to really look too much at what people are saying.

"Sometimes people say interesting things, sometimes it is just rumours, so I really don't worry about that."

The young Brazilian admitted he is enjoying being a Ferrari driver and was looking forward to racing in front of the Italian fans.

"I think when you are a Ferrari driver you have pressure in every race," he added. "I think it is amazing to be here in Imola as a Ferrari driver, not many drivers had this opportunity.

"I am really happy to be here as a Ferrari driver in front of the tifosi Italian so in the end I am really looking forward to doing a good job."