Stewart's backing for Massa

Former champion tips Brazilian to lift the world title

Last updated: 3rd October 2008

Stewart's backing for Massa

Massa: Disappointment in Singapore

I am a big admirer of Felipe's driving, and he can still win the Championship. Ferrari in the dry still have the edge of the McLaren, and in the wet McLaren have the edge on Ferrari.

Sir Jackie Stewart
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Sir Jackie Stewart reckons Felipe Massa can come back from his Singapore disappointment to win this year's world title.

Massa dropped a further six points behind championship leader Lewis Hamilton on Sunday when a botched pit stop cost him the race win and any chance of scoring points.

However, former F1 champion Stewart has urged Massa, who is now seven points behind Hamilton, not to become despondent, as he believes the Ferrari driver can still claim the crown.

"Felipe is the most improved driver this year, he has had no peaks and valleys," said Stewart.

"Last year he was very fast one day and the next time not so fast, but this year he has been consistently good.

"I am a big admirer of Felipe's driving, and he can still win the Championship. Ferrari in the dry still have the edge of the McLaren, and in the wet McLaren have the edge on Ferrari.

"I think with three races to go, there are still 30 points to be won or lost, so it is open."