Massa: I will back up Kimi

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In a magnanimous gesture, the Brazilian said: "If we have no chance, I will try to win the race.

Team player: Ferrari driver Felipe Massa

"But, for sure, if Kimi has a chance to win the championship, I think it's very good for the team and I would be very happy to help the team."

Should Hamilton fail to finish inside the top six in Brazil, a Raikkonnen-led Ferrari one-two would guarantee the Finn the title, and the team's sporting director Stefano Domenicali warned: "We don't have any other choice than to be aggressive."

The Finn needs a Ferrari one-two in Brazil, with Massa riding shotgun in second place to shoot down Alonso's title hopes.

After that he will just have to hope for the best, with Hamilton still needing to finish only fifth to be sure of becoming the first rookie world champion as well as the youngest.

The nightmare for Hamilton would be if Alonso were to be winning with the two Ferraris between him and his Spanish team mate. In that case, he would have to get past them both.

A better scenario for the Briton would be if Alonso were to be sandwiched between the two Ferraris with Massa leading.

Another win for the Brazilian would then send the title Hamilton's way even if he finished fourth.