FELIPE Massa cut a frustrated figure after being unable to turn a good start into a podium finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

The Grove-based Williams driver suffered on the medium tyre to finish eighth after running second during the first lap.

He said: β€œIt’s been a disappointing result, but hopefully we can learn from this.”

Teammate Valtteri Bottas came ninth after receiving a drive through penalty for a collision with Lewis Hamilton.

Kevin Magnusson was 11th for Enstone-based Renault, while Jolyon Palmer did not start due to a hydraulics issue.