Massa vs Alonso, part II: “The contact? It's his fault"

The back and forth continues between Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa over the contact that occurred during the United States Grand Prix, the nineteenth round of the 2016 Formula One World Championship. The Brazilian from Williams, who ended up in seventh position due to a puncture caused by contact with the Spanish driver, returned the two-time World Champion's accusations to the sender, underlining how the maneuver was risky and above all at the limit of the regulations. We remind you that Fernando Alonso finished his race in fifth position and the race commissioners considered the contact to be a "normal racing accident".

Here are the words of Felipe Massa: “I didn't understand Fernando's maneuver. I was making the turn and he threw himself on the inside and I had no way to avoid him. He completely hit my car and also caused me a puncture which put my race at risk. A real shame given that we were close to fifth place. He destroyed all my chances. It's absolutely his fault."

Roberto Valenti