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Few driver-engineer relationships in Formula 1 are as well-remembered as Felipe Massa’s with Rob Smedley. So what does Smedley think of Massa’s pursuit of recompense over the way the 2008 F1 title played out? He told The Race his view…
Felipe Massa’s partnership with Rob Smedley at Ferrari from 2006-13 is well-remembered in Formula 1 due to their success, including 11 wins. They had a strong chance at the 2008 drivers’ title, but Massa’s race was ruined by a pitstop error, resulting in him finishing 13th. Massa has been pressuring F1 and the FIA to take action regarding the manipulated Singapore Grand Prix in 2008, in which Renault deliberately crashed to benefit their driver. Smedley supports Massa’s pursuit of justice but sees it as ancient history and focuses on the present and future. The outcome of this situation could have implications for sporting decisions in the past.
