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\"FelipeRio de Janeiro: Brazilian driver Felipe Massa has announced he will race again for Williams this year, just weeks after retiring from Formula One.<\/p>\n

The 35-year-old has agreed to partner Canadian teenager Lance Stroll in 2017 after Valtteri Bottas’ move to Mercedes, Williams announced on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency.<\/p>\n

“I always intended to race somewhere in 2017, but Williams is a team close to my heart and I have respect for everything it is trying to achieve,” Massa said.<\/p>\n

“Valtteri has a great opportunity, given the turn of events over the winter, and I wish him all the best at Mercedes. I certainly have not lost any of my enthusiasm for racing and I’m extremely motivated to be coming back to drive the FW40.”<\/p>\n

Also read: Italian Zaza wants to stay at Valencia even after loan period<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Valtteri’s switch follows the shock retirement of Nico Rosberg in November, just days after he beat Lewis Hamilton to the world title.<\/p>\n

After starting his Formula 1 career with Sauber, Massa spent eight years with Ferrari before joining Williams in 2014.<\/p>\n

A veteran of 250 Grand Prix events, Massa has had 41 podium finishes and 11 victories.<\/p>\n

Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams said: “Felipe has always been a much-loved member of the Williams family, and having the opportunity to work with him again is something we all look forward to.<\/p>\n

“He was always going to race somewhere in 2017, as he has not lost that competitive spirit, and it was important that we had a strong replacement in order for us to let Valtteri go.<\/p>\n

“Felipe re-joining us provides stability, experience and talent to help lead us forward. He is a great asset for us.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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