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Mercedes open to Felipe Massa drive

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Mercedes’ motorsport director, Toto Wolff, has revealed Felipe Massa is under consideration for a 2014 DTM drive with the Stuttgart manufacturer.

Massa will be a free agent as of the end of the 2013 Formula 1 season, after Ferrari decided to replace him with Kimi Räikkönen for 2014.

The Brazilian has stated his intention for next season is to continue in F1 with a top-level team.

However, should Massa be unable to secure a drive with a front-running team, he has admitted he will look elsewhere to other series.

“I still believe I can do a lot in F1, but if not maybe DTM,” said Massa. “It would be interesting to race in that, but I would like to have a good opportunity to be competitive.

“If it’s too late to get that in DTM maybe I would wait one year.”

In light of Massa’s comments, Wolff has revealed Mercedes would be open to giving Massa a chance in the DTM.

“Somebody like Felipe can always be an asset for DTM or for any other racing series.

“Definitely he is an interesting guy and we must consider him.”