Massa to test Ferrari next week - 18th August 19:15pm GMT

Felipe Massa will start work for Ferrari next week when he tests for the team at Monza following the Turkish Grand Prix.

The Brazilian Sauber driver, who confirmed during a press conference that his race contract is currently for 2006, will drive an F2005 next Wednesday and Thursday before reverting to Sauber duties on Friday.

"As everyone knows, I have had a contract with Ferrari since 2001 and it is a very long contract and now they ask me for one year, driving," he said.

"It is great for me. Last time I drove for Ferrari was last year, in the middle of the year, I did one day testing in Mugello, and the next time I am going to drive will be next week."