2 November in Ferrari history: Felipe Massa wins a dramatic Brazil finale
November 2 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
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Ferrari Grands Prix held on November 2
Overall F1 Drivers' Championship decided during this Grand Prix weekend · Overall F1 Constructors' Championship decided during this Grand Prix weekend
Ferrari Sprint results on November 2
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On 2 November 2008, Felipe Massa won the Brazilian Grand Prix for Ferrari at Interlagos. His home victory was followed by championship heartbreak as Lewis Hamilton secured fifth place on the final lap and won the drivers’ title by a single point.
Felipe Massa delivers victory at home
Starting from pole position, Felipe Massa produced the result he needed to keep his championship hopes alive. He finished ahead of Fernando Alonso’s Renault, with Kimi Räikkönen taking third in the other Ferrari.
The title outcome depended on Lewis Hamilton’s finishing position. Late rain complicated the closing laps, and the McLaren driver was outside the top five when Felipe Massa crossed the finish line.
However, Lewis Hamilton passed Timo Glock during the final lap as the Toyota struggled on dry-weather tyres. Fifth place gave the Briton 98 championship points, compared with Felipe Massa’s 97.
Ferrari secures the constructors’ championship
The disappointment in the drivers’ standings came alongside a team achievement. Ferrari finished the season as constructors’ champion with 172 points, supported by first and third places in the Brazilian finale.
The distinction is central to this anniversary: Felipe Massa won the race, Lewis Hamilton won the drivers’ championship, and Ferrari secured the constructors’ title.
Explore Felipe Massa’s Formula 1 records for more on his career. Return to the Ferrari history calendar to discover other decisive dates.
