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It’s a major step for Felipe Massa, but there remains a long road ahead before he can claim overall success.
Brazilian former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa declared “victory” after winning an initial legal battle in his quest for justice regarding the 2008 title fight. The High Court in London ruled in favor of Massa, allowing him to proceed to trial to expose the ‘Crashgate’ saga from the Singapore Grand Prix that year. While he can seek damages for lost earnings – an estimated £64 million – the court did not agree with his claim that he should have won the championship. Massa and his legal team are now gearing up for a lengthy trial against representatives of Bernie Ecclestone, Formula 1, and the FIA. Despite warnings that challenges lie ahead, Massa expressed joy over the initial victory, vowing to continue fighting for fairness and the truth about the 2008 season.
