Massa hopes to be around in 2017

The 2016 Formula One season will mark the final year of Felipe Massa's contract with the Williams Martini team. But the Brazilian is confident that 2017 will again see him driving as he views himself as being one of the most experienced drivers in a season that will see some of the biggest changes in Formula One.

The 2017 season will see major changes to the rules and these changes will impose restrictions on such things as man hours as well as time in the wind tunnel. This will place a major focus on drivers being able to assist in the development process.

Felipe feels that his experience as well as pace will make him a good choice. Whether he remains with Williams is yet to be seen but he is confident that he can retain a drive with one of the top teams.

In an interview with Autosport.com Felipe said: "I think I have opportunity to carry on in a good level.

"Next season will be a big change for everybody and people will be looking for experience.

"They will want drivers who know what to say and do to help the development of a team.

"So maybe it can be I stay in a good level, but it's difficult to say now."

AS for whether he feels that he has to make a decision as to his driving in the 2017 season sooner rather than later Felipe wants to focus on 2016 before getting too involved in such a decision.

Felipe added: "I have another year of contract, I'm so happy here. This year, we will see what I do. If I don't have the opportunity to carry on in a level I believe I need and deserve, maybe I will stop.

"I will have time to think about it."