Massa: We're heading in the right direction

Although he is aware that there's still a lot of hard work ahead, Felipe Massa is confident Ferrari are moving in the right direction.

The Brazilian completed a marathon session on the final day of testing in Jerez which included 160 laps - the most in the day. He finished seventh on the timesheets with a 1:21.485.

The time though wasn't important for Ferrari and Massa - it was all about mileage.

"We've never driven 700 kilometres in just one day," Felipe told the Ferrari website.

"Physically I feel well, I actually thought that I might be more tired than I am. I'm pleased by the work we've done today, because we could test the car under all conditions. I'm happy for myself and the team: we concluded the foreseen programme and there is lots of data to analyse over the upcoming days, so we can prepare ourselves the best possible way for the next test session, without any particular problems.

"The only stop I had doesn't worry me at all, because we know what caused it. I think we're heading in the right direction, but we're aware of the fact that there's still lots of work ahead of us."

While the F10 has impressed during the first two tests, Massa refused to make any early predictions about his chances of winning his maiden World Championship.

"For sure we can say that we've got a reliable car, but it's much too early for the rest, although I really hope so," he added. "The one who does the best work, day after day on the track and at home, wins the title.

"I'm not the most important thing here. What counts is that we know that we've got a fast and constant car."

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