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Piaggio signs Massa
Piaggio Aero Industries has signed a sponsorship agreement with new Ferrari team driver Felipe Massa. The company's logo will feature on the Brazilian driver's racing suit and on the helmet visor of seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher, commencing with the first Bahrain Grand Prix, which begins on 12 March 2006. The Ferrari racing team has been flying in the P180 Avanti since 2000.

Piaggio Aero Industries has signed a sponsorship agreement with new Ferrari team driver Felipe Massa.

The company's logo will feature on the Brazilian driver's racing suit and on the helmet visor of

seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher, commencing with the first Bahrain Grand Prix, which begins on 12 March 2006. The Ferrari racing team has been flying in the P180 Avanti since 2000.

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