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Lucas di Grassi, a former Renault F1 reserve driver, has opened up on how the infamous 2008 Singapore GP impacted his own career.
Former F1 driver Lucas di Grassi spoke out about how the ‘Crashgate’ scandal negatively impacted his racing career. The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, where Nelson Piquet Jr. was ordered to crash to assist Fernando Alonso, has resurfaced due to Felipe Massa taking legal action against F1, FIA, and Bernie Ecclestone. Massa is pursuing £64 million plus interest, as he believes the incident cost him the 2008 drivers’ title. Di Grassi, a friend of Massa, witnessed the scandal unfold while serving as Renault’s reserve driver in Singapore. He expressed support for Massa but highlighted concerns about setting a precedent for revisiting past championship outcomes through legal action in the sport.
