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UK’s High Court has allowed Felipe Massa’s lawsuit the FOM & the FIA to proceed to trial as he seeks justice for lost 2008 F1 title.
The High Court in the United Kingdom has ruled in favor of Felipe Massa, allowing his lawsuit regarding the 2008 Formula 1 title to proceed to trial.
Massa’s claims stem from the ‘Crashgate’ controversy in which Renault orchestrated a crash to benefit Fernando Alonso in the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, leading to Massa losing the championship to Lewis Hamilton by a single point.
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and the FIA are accused of covering up the scandal to protect the sport’s reputation, with evidence suggesting prior knowledge of the incident.
While the case will go to trial, the court stated it will not overturn the 2008 Championship results despite acknowledging the strength of Massa’s claims.
Massa expressed determination to uncover the truth, seeking justice not only for himself but also for the integrity of Formula 1 and all motorsport fans worldwide.
