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Massa critics are wrong, says Smedley
Felipe Massa's current top form is proof that his critics are wrong to not regard him as a top line Formula 1 driver, says Williams performance chief Rob Smedley. Massa took his first podium finish of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix as he closed to within five points of team-mate Valtteri Bottas in the F1 driver standings. And although the Brazilian does not receive as much acclaim as Bottas, Smedley is adamant that there is nothing to choose between his men – which is why those who write the Brazilian off are wrong. “I have worked with Felipe for more than 10 years and I think some of you [media] do a really good job in writing him off and have done, and will continue to do so,...
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