In-form Massa extends Ferrari deal

Felipe Massa has signed a one-year contract extension with Ferrari for the 2013 Formula One season.

Following a resurgence in form, 31-year-old is to remain with the Maranello marque for an eighth consecutive year. Earlier this year, it appeared as if Massa was on his way out of the team, collecting a miserable 11 points from the opening eight grands prix.

It was a point emphasised by president Luca di Montezemolo, who claimed given Massa’s form at the time, he had little chance of being retained.