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RacingNews365 was in court for the final day of a pre-trial hearing regarding Felipe Massa’s £60 million lawsuit.
Felipe Massa’s case against F1, Bernie Ecclestone, and the FIA was thoroughly examined during a pre-trial hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice.
The final day saw arguments from both sides, with Massa’s legal team responding to the defendants’ claims, which were met with skepticism, especially regarding the conspiracy allegations.
The central point of contention revolved around Ecclestone’s alleged cover-up of Piquet Jr.’s deliberate crash in the 2008 Singapore GP, with differing opinions on the statute of limitations.
The proceedings concluded with Day for F1 questioning Massa’s actions after the WMSC verdict in 2009 and emphasizing his alleged prior knowledge of the events.
Mr Justice Jay is expected to deliver a verdict on whether to proceed with a full-scale trial in the near future, underscoring the need for confidentiality in the case.
