F1 News: Felipe Massa Breaks Silence After Suing FIA, FOM And Bernie Ecclestone Of 2008 Title
Felipe Massa has broken his silence, expressing a strong belief in the legitimacy of his lawsuit against the FIA, FOM, and former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone concerning the disputed 2008 F1 Championship.
Key Takeaways:
- Massa has initiated a lawsuit against key F1 authorities, citing a strong case over the contentious 2008 season finale.
- At the heart of the dispute is the lack of investigation into the 'Crashgate' scandal by F1's governing bodies, which Massa believes cost him the championship.
- Massa is demanding over $80 million in damages for what he views as a grave injustice.
Felipe Massa's assertion that he was wronged during the 2008 Formula 1 season has culminated in a significant legal move. The Brazilian driver's legal campaign is primarily against the FIA, Formula One Management, and Bernie Ecclestone, focusing on what he perceives as an unjust oversight during the infamous 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. This race is widely remembered for the 'Crashgate' incident, which Massa contends played a pivotal role in him losing the championship to Lewis Hamilton by just one point.
The crux of Massa's legal argument is the alleged negligence of F1's governing bodies in addressing the ramifications of 'Crashgate'. Massa's conviction in the strength of his case is evident in his pursuit of a declaration from the authorities acknowledging their failure to act, alongside a claim for significant financial redress.
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This legal battle, confirmed by Massa during a Formula E event in Sao Paulo, is not just a personal quest for justice but also highlights concerns regarding the governance and ethical standards within the sport. Massa's legal stance, bolstered by the support of his legal team from Vieira Rezende Advogados, underscores his determination to see this matter through to its conclusion.
Massa commented to RacingNews365:
"I think I've said everything I'm supposed to say about that.
"I said in the interviews, it's something that we will fight until the end, and this is the only thing I can say, it does not depend on me anymore.
"It depends on the lawyers. We have a very, very good group of people, professional people working on that.
"I really believe that we have a bigger case and every possibility to win the case. But to be honest, it's not on me anymore.
"The only thing I can say is that we are fighting for the justice, because it was not fair what happened to me.
"As I said, that's the only thing I can say, I'm here to talk about Formula E."