At the Grand Prix F1 race in Singapore, 25 September, Hamilton car twice collided with Massa. At that time, Smedley came to give a message to the masses via radio.
"Hold Hamilton as much as possible. Damaged race as much as possible. Come on! "Said Smedley on Massa during the race at the Marina Bay Circuit, as quoted by Autosport, Wednesday, October 5, 2011.
Practically, the Ferrari feels aggrieved by the news because of misinterpreting the public regarded the word 'broken'. In order to straighten out, the team is based in Maranello, Italy, released a statement through the "Horse Whisperer" on the official website.
"It is true that when the mechanics race Felipe Massa was excited and chose to use the word 'broken' in some ways," said the statement.
"Maybe politically, it's not the right word choice, but in fact there was no malicious intent, especially when you look at the fact that Rob was born and raised in Middlesbrough (England). It is true that counsel for Felipe given when out the corner five lap 11, then both drivers are required to pit together.
"But in other words, it has nothing to do with an incident between Felipe and Lewis on the next lap. It will not be easy to avoid this misunderstanding, but that's what happens in the world of Formula 1, "concludes the statement.
At that time, both Hamilton and Massa had to pit to repair their cars. At the end of the race, Hamilton finished fifth, while Massa was in the order of only nine.
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