Felipe Massa Hopeful of Renewing Williams Contract For 2016

Felipe Massa says he is "really enjoying working with the team" and is expecting to sign a contract extension with the Williams F1 racing team for the next season soon. However, Williams are yet to confirm their driver line-up for the 2016 season. (Click here for latest F1 stories)

"Nothing's changed at the moment, I don't see why I should not be there. I'm really enjoying working with the team. The team is really respecting me 100% and I think enjoying the way I work with the team as well. I see that the team is growing, growing and getting stronger most of the time," Massa was quoted as saying by espn.co.uk.

Massa, who has never won a Formula One championship, also played down reports that his future with the team is in dark.

"What people wrote a few weeks ago, I don't think really this guy has the right information. I think he just put (it) in the paper... I believe I will drive for Williams next year, he's risking the way that he can be correct," Massa said.

Massa is currently placed sixth in the drivers' championship standings with 74 points, three behind his teammate Valtteri Bottas. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton is the championship leader with 202 points after 10 races in the season so far. Williams are third in constructors' championship behind Mercedes and Ferrari. (Jenson Button and Wife Jessica Burgled in France)