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Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has denied that the sport attempted to cover up details of the ‘Crashgate’ scandal that will be heard in a legal case brought by Felipe Massa.
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone denied allegations of a cover-up in the ‘Crashgate’ scandal and insisted he and Max Mosley weren’t aware of the specific details, as claimed by Felipe Massa’s legal case. The incident occurred at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix where Fernando Alonso won due to a contrived crash by Nelson Piquet Jr, impacting Massa’s title chances. In response, Massa sought justice through the UK courts, stating accountability is crucial in preventing future fraud in the sport. Ecclestone expressed disbelief at the situation escalating to a legal battle and refuted claims of knowledge prior to the event. The scandal led to bans for key figures at Renault but received backlash from Massa and the wider F1 community for the alleged cover-up.
