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Felipe Massa Sues FIA Over 2008 Championship Controversy

10/28/2025

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Felipe Massa has filed a London High Court case against the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Formula One Management, and former CEO Bernie Ecclestone over the 2008 Formula 1 championship.
Massa says the 'Crashgate' scandal, where Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed to aid his teammate, cost him the title to Hamilton.
He seeks $82 million in damages, and the court will decide whether the case proceeds to a full hearing.

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Felipe Massa has filed a London High Court case against the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Formula One Management, and former CEO Bernie Ecclestone over the 2008 Formula 1 championship.
Massa says the 'Crashgate' scandal, where Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed to aid his teammate, cost him the title to Hamilton.
He seeks $82 million in damages, and the court will decide whether the case proceeds to a full hearing.