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What we have learned about Massa’s £64m F1 court action
Following the ‘crashgate’ controversy at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, Felipe Massa has taken legal action against F1 and the FIA for their handling of the incident, seeking redress for what he believes was unjust. Revelations last year by Bernie Ecclestone exposed that F1 officials were aware early on of Nelson Piquet Jr’s deliberate crash to aid Fernando Alonso, sparking Massa’s pursuit for justice. With suspicions arising before the season finale, Massa argues that had the FIA intervened appropriately, the championship outcome would have favored him over Lewis Hamilton. Legal proceedings have shed light on intricate details of the case, divulging Massa’s quest for not only financial compensation but also a formal acknowledgment of the FIA’s alleged negligence. Seeking damages totaling an estimated £64 million, Massa aims to rectify the repercussions he endured following the controversial race and subsequent events.
