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Felipe Massa Sues F1 Over 2008 Title Loss

11/3/2025

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Felipe Massa, a former Formula 1 driver, sues Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone, and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
He alleges Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed at the Singapore Grand Prix, costing him the title to Lewis Hamilton.
Massa seeks over $82 million in damages as High Court in London reviews the case, with a ruling pending.
Ecclestone's defense argues the claims are untimely, while Massa cites Ecclestone's 2023 interview.

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Felipe Massa, a former Formula 1 driver, sues Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone, and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
He alleges Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed at the Singapore Grand Prix, costing him the title to Lewis Hamilton.
Massa seeks over $82 million in damages as High Court in London reviews the case, with a ruling pending.
Ecclestone's defense argues the claims are untimely, while Massa cites Ecclestone's 2023 interview.