F1 Notes: Marko Retirement Claims, Massa Legal Action, Ferrari Disappointment, And More

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The 2008 championship drama continues with Felipe Massa's lawyers seeking compensation, Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur has spoken out on the rumours of a blame culture within the Maranello-based squad, and Jean Todt has sent a heartfelt message to Michael Schumacher on social media. 

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Here is everything you need to catch up on. 

• Fred Vasseur Discusses Driver Line-Up Amid Silly Season Rumours - "Can Always Do Better"
• Sebastian Vettel Reveals Reason For Retirement
• Ferrari Chief Dismisses Blame Culture Claims
• David Croft Provides Sprint Race Answer For Reserve Driver Inclusion
• Felipe Massa Demands Compensation As Fight Over Lewis Hamilton's 2008 Title Continues
• Former Ferrari Chairman Expresses Disappointment In Teams 2023 Performance
• Former Ferrari Chairman Backs Charles Leclerc Amid Ongoing Team Struggles
• David Croft Lashes Out At The FIA Over Complicated Rules
• Jean Todt Sends Heartfelt Message To Michael Schumacher
• Sebastian Vettel Dismisses Idea Of Fully Electric Formula One In Carbon-Neutral Quest
• Helmut Marko Addresses Retirement Rumours As Contract Expiry Emerges
• Max Verstappen Given Update On Smashed Hungarian GP Trophy After Awkward Lando Norris Moment
• Former Team Boss Emphasises True Impact Of Increasing Number Of Races

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🚨 | Felipe Massa's team have started legal proceedings against FOM and the FIA over the 2008 title.

They are seeking compensation for damages, the Letter Before Claim reads as follows:

"Simply put, Mr Massa is the rightful 2008 Driver's Champion, and F1 and the FIA… pic.twitter.com/a5sJU5tL14

— Fastest Pitstop (@FastestPitStop) August 17, 2023

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