The Brazilian, who accompanied by his doctor Dino Altmann, drove seven laps in a go-kart in Sao Paulo. It was the first time that he got behind the wheel of a racing car following his horrific accident during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Massa, who was put in an induced coma after sustaining a life-threatening head injury, was originally advised by his Dr Altmann that he shouldn't drive for more than an hour to avoid back pain, but rain forced him off the track after just the seven laps.
A source close to Massa said the 28-year-old did not feel any pain or discomfort.
"He was in very good condition and he said to the doctor he was feeling OK. There were no complaints," the source said.
"He had been a bit worried about the pressure of his helmet on the part of his head where he suffered the fracture, but it was OK.
"He would like to be back for the last race (in Abu Dhabi on 1 November) but that depends on further tests with the FIA doctor."
Ferrari have also refused to rule out the possibility that he could be back in an F1 car before the end of the current season.
Team boss Stefano Domenicali is quoted as saying "I don't want to exclude anything, but we need to be cautious."
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