Massa joins Alonso in Fisichella criticism
Felipe Massa says he understands Fernando Alonso's anger after the Chinese Grand Prix a week ago.
Ferrari driver Massa's counterpart at Renault is Giancarlo Fisichella, who overtook his team-mate Alonso when the Spaniard was having tyre trouble at Shanghai.
Fisichella's move left Alonso open to attack from Michael Schumacher, who ultimately won the race and stole the lead of the drivers' championship.
'If I had been Fisichella, I would have protected my team-mate,' Massa told reporters for the Marca newspaper at Suzuka.
'I think Fisichella did not block Schumacher because he didn't want to. If I am in a similar situation and can help Michael, there is no doubt that I will try.'
It should be noted - in fairness to Fisichella - that he remained behind his team leader for as long as possible before making a dash for it and then allowed Alonso though for position later in the race.