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Massa: Beating Raikkonen will be difficult at Spa

Felipe Massa is in the winning mood. After winning the European Grand Prix two weeks ago in Valencia the Brazilian is looking forward to race at the challenging circuit of Spa-Francorchamps. According to the Ferrari driver a race win won't be easy though as he expects the biggest challenge to come from his team mate Kimi Raikkonen, who won the last three editions at Spa.

Speaking about the upcoming Grand Prix Felipe Massa said: "I have had a busy time since winning in Valencia and now, from that completely new street circuit, in a couple of days we go to one of the oldest and most challenging tracks in the world at Spa.

"Last year, I finished second in Belgium and in the past I had a fourth place when I was driving for Sauber. Like most of the drivers, I think this is the best circuit on the current calendar and I love the track and it's great to be going there. It's always nice to be at Spa and I have good memories of last year, when we had a competitive car and the team got a one-two finish.

"I hope we can repeat that performance and have a car that is good enough to keep ahead of the McLarens, which of course is our main target at the moment. I will also be hoping to be ahead of my team-mate, but Kimi has always been quick at Spa, not just in Formula 1, but he was also a winner here in the junior categories and he has won the last three grands prix at this track. So for sure, it won't be easy to beat him and I am looking forward to a good battle with my team-mate. The F2008 should be competitive and our aim will be to bring home as many points as possible for the team."

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