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A court case involving Felipe Massa and the outcome of the 2008 F1 championship got underway in London this week.
The FIA has dismissed Felipe Massa’s claim to be the rightful F1 champion of 2008 as “torturous” and “overly ambitious”. Massa is seeking damages from the race-fixing scandal orchestrated by Renault in the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, which ultimately affected the championship outcome. The scandal involved a deliberate collision to benefit Fernando Alonso, leading to Massa’s unfortunate pit stop under a safety car. Bernie Ecclestone’s remarks in 2023 revealed that the FIA was aware of Renault’s actions but chose not to disclose it. Massa is aiming for recognition as the rightful champion, £64 million in lost earnings, and an admission from the FIA that it violated its own rules. The FIA’s response to Massa’s challenge highlights his own errors during the 2008 season, questioning the validity of his claim. RacingNews365 will provide updates on the ongoing court proceedings related to this case.
