Massa the master at Magny-Cours

Felipe Massa won his third race of the season, and with it took over the lead of the Formula One world championship for the first time in his six-season career.

In taking the chequered flag in the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours, and on a momentous day for Massa, he also became the first Brazilian to top the drivers’ standings since his hero in Ayrton Senna led the way 15 years ago.