Guard of honour as tearful Massa bids Brazil farewell
Tearful Felipe Massa received a guard of honour after he crashed out of his home Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday in his final appearance at Interlagos before retirement.
The 35-year-old Brazilian lost control of his Williams and crashed into the barriers just ahead of the pit lane after 49 laps of the rain-hit race.
Massa draped a Brazil flag over his shoulders as he walked back to Williams garage earning warm applause and embraces from watching pit crews including former team Ferrari.
He was greeted there by his wife and young son.
Massa's last race will be at the season-concluding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 27.