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Felipe Massa steps down from Hungary F1 test, Lance Stroll replaces

Felipe Massa has stepped down from Williams duties in this week's post-Hungarian Grand Prix test as he continues to recover from illness.

His team-mate Lance Stroll will take his place on Tuesday.

Massa withdrew from last weekend's Hungaroring race after ending final practice early because he felt unwell.

He had previously felt sick and dizzy during Friday running and visited a Budapest hospital for precautionary checks that evening.

Williams's reserve driver Paul di Resta replaced Massa for qualifying and the race, retiring from 18th with 10 laps to go because of an oil leak.

Massa was set to complete a full day of testing on Tuesday but has returned home to recuperate ahead of a planned racing return at Spa next month.

As a result, Williams has drafted in Stroll to cover his duties, while Formula 2 driver Luca Ghiotto will take over on Wednesday.

The Hungary test will mark 22-year-old Ghiotto's first time driving an F1 car.

Zdroj: autosport.com