The current edition of Motorsport.com's GP Gazette magazine features an in-depth look at Massa's shock comeback, with a behind-the-scenes look at the Brazilian's short-lived retirement from Formula 1.

Having been lured back to the sport after Williams lost its star driver Valtteri Bottas to Mercedes – a knock-on effect from Nico Rosberg retiring at the end of the 2016 season – Massa opens up about how it was circumstance that led to his decision to retire, not a burning desire to stop competing in F1.

And he also says he's open to continuing beyond the end of the current season, providing he has the right opportunities.

"I decided to come back to F1, I have no idea what's going to happen, if I'm going to stay," Massa said.

"I had the same mentality as I had last year.

"If I can stay, if I feel fit, that I'm competitive, that I can do a good job and have some good opportunities to stay in F1, maybe I'll stay."

For the full story featuring Massa and Claire Williams, check out the Australian GP issue of GP Gazette.

Additional reporting by Adam Cooper