Don’t touch me man’ – Lewis Hamilton clashed with rival in media pen and inspired Rowan Atkinson meme
When people hear the name Felipe Massa they instantly think of Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 title win, but the duo’s rivalry had far more chapters than just that fateful afternoon in Brazil.The most famous – or infamous – moment of Massa’s Formula 1 career came when he thought he’d become champion in front of his home fans in Sao Paulo, a feeling which lasted just 25 seconds as Hamilton made the most dramatic of final corner overtakes to snatch the title.Hamilton and Massa were never going to get on after 2008, but no one could have predicted how bad things would get three years laterCredit: GettyAn 11-time race winner and Ferrari’s next big hope, the Brazilian would never come close again, and retired with his career defined by Hamilton beating him.In his post-F1 career Massa made it very clear he was over the moment, congratulating Hamilton as he added six more championships – although a potential lawsuit over 2008 casts those comments in doubt.But long before any trip to the courthouse, Massa made sure to take his anger out on his British rival, who was only too happy to retaliate.
