A champion's performance
Felipe Massa didn't win the world championship this year, but he was perhaps more impressive than any other driver in 2008 and proved beyond doubt that his Formula One growing pains have long gone
If there was any doubt before, the 2008 season has confirmed Felipe Massa as a frontline driver. Truth told, looking at the way the season developed, he probably deserved to win the championship.
As Patrick Head said: "Who, a few years ago, would have thought that Felipe Massa would emerge on top in terms of point scoring in a team with Kimi Raikkonen in the other car?"
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