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Massa reveals financial strain of legal fight for Hamilton’s first F1 title
Felipe Massa is hopeful that his legal battle with F1, the FIA, and Bernie Ecclestone will soon come to a resolution, given the significant financial strain. Massa and his Brazilian legal team initiated a lawsuit against the sport, the governing body of motorsport, and former F1 boss Ecclestone regarding the 2008 F1 championship and the ‘crashgate’ scandal. They argue that Massa should have been declared the rightful champion instead of Lewis Hamilton due to events at the Singapore Grand Prix. Massa’s case is based on claims made by Ecclestone last year regarding knowledge of Renault’s race-fixing during the 2008 season. A lawsuit has been filed in London seeking declarations and damages, as Massa believes he should have been recognized as the champion for the past 16 years. The case has been ongoing for several months, and while Massa cannot predict its conclusion due to the slow process of justice, he remains hopeful for a just outcome.
