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Massa files lawsuit against FIA, FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore GP
Representatives of Massa confirmed on Monday that legal action has been taken against three parties in the High Court of Justice. Massa believes the 2008 F1 Marina Bay race results should be voided due to Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr’s deliberate crash enabling Fernando Alonso to win. The decision cost Massa the drivers’ title, lost by a one-point margin to Lewis Hamilton. Ecclestone suggested the case should have been investigated at the time, but later denied recollection of his statements. Massa is seeking damages for financial loss, claiming the FIA failed to investigate promptly and that he would have won the championship. The FIA faces scrutiny as a whistleblower alleged an attempt to influence the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP result and prevent the Las Vegas street circuit homologation. Massa’s legal team has taken action due to failed attempts at an amicable resolution, aiming for compensation between £60-150 million amid ongoing transparency and integrity challenges in Formula 1.
