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What we have learned about Massa's £64m F1 court action

Almost one year on from revealing that he was considering legal action over F1 and the FIA’s handling of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix ‘crashgate’ controversy, Massa has put his money where his mouth is in seeking redress.

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Former driver Massa says he’s suing F1 and FIA over crash he claims cost him the 2008 title

Felipe Massa files lawsuit against FIA, FOM, and Ecclestone to claim 2008 F1 title, seeking $82 million in damages.

The Hindu

Felipe Massa Files Lawsuit Seeking 2008 F1 Title

Former F1 driver Felipe Massa files lawsuit to claim 2008 championship title, alleging FIA's failure to act on 'Crashgate' incident.

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Everything you need to know about F1 safety gear

Fire was an extreme hazard in the first few decades of Formula 1, and drivers were frequently trapped in the burning wreckage of their car. Fire protection has thus been a key focus in safety, and the race suits have changed over the years to give drivers a better chance…

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‌TYSON FURY’S WATCH COLLECTION RANKED BY CHRONOFINDER.‌

Fury's setback in the ring unveils a stunning array of luxury timepieces, showcasing his passion for watches beyond boxing.

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F1 pre-season testing 2024: When it is, can I watch it and more

The new F1 season is on the horizon with teams set to travel to Bahrain for pre-season testing, where fans will get a glimpse into who may - or may not - be competitive.

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Daytona 24h, H12: Aitken keeps Cadillac out front at halfway

Cadillac Racing’s Pipo Derani was leading at the start of the ninth hour but soon pitted and relinquished the reins of the No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R to team-mate Aitken.

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Daytona 24h, H6: Porsche surges past Cadillac to lead

Hour four began with an almost-immediate caution, as serial LMP2 spinner Lance Willsey lost control again in the sole #33 Ligier approaching Turn 6 and almost took out Colton Herta’s then second-placed #10 WTRA Acura.

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F1 drivers competing in Daytona 24 Hours and previous winners

The Daytona 24 Hours begins on Saturday 27 January and concludes on Sunday 28 January.

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Formula 1 drivers competing in Daytona 24 Hours and previous winners

The Daytona 24 Hours begins on Saturday 27 January and concludes on Sunday 28 January. The 24-hour endurance race takes place at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. The Sports Car Course layout used for the race is 5.73km (3.56 miles) in length and includes runs on Daytona’s banked oval circuit,…

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Stock Car Pro Series: Zonta and Massa win, Casagrande champion

The A.Mattheis Vogel driver, who previously won the title in 2021, arrived in Sao Paulo with a 16-point advantage over Daniel Serra.

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FIA should have cancelled 2008 Singapore GP F1 result, says Todt

Massa has begun a legal process to see if there are grounds to get the outcome of the 2008 Formula 1 world championship overturned because of the events that took place in the Singapore race.

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Massa: Domenicali relationship not compromised by F1 legal process

Massa wants to address the controversy that erupted after it emerged that Nelson Piquet had crashed deliberately at the 2008’s Singapore GP, a race that proved crucial in the final outcome that saw Lewis Hamilton win the title.

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Why has Felipe Massa launched legal action against F1? Everything explained

While Lewis Hamilton is chasing a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 world championship, Felipe Massa could make things more difficult for the Mercedes driver.

Evening Standard

Felipe Massa sends Lewis Hamilton message over legal battle for lost 2008 F1 championship

Ex-Ferrari driver is adamant 'manipulated' result should not stand

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Massa likely to skip visit to Brazilian GP amid F1 legal challenge

The Brazilian has brought in lawyers to evaluate court action over what he feels was a conspiracy that resulted in him losing the 2008 world championship to Lewis Hamilton.

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Massa surprised by Ben Sulayem claims over 2008 F1 title legal challenge

The Brazilian driver has begun a legal process to evaluate overturning the result of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, which was won by Fernando Alonso after his Renault team-mate Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed.

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The brief F1 pairing that brought “fun” to Sauber

Had Nick Heidfeld’s career path gone as expected then he would never have spent the 2002 Formula 1 season at Sauber with Felipe Massa. The long-time Mercedes protege had won the German Formula 3 and International Formula 3000 titles in McLaren liveries, set the Goodwood hillclimb record in a 1998…

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Massa's legal team extends FIA and F1 response deadline on 2008 challenge

Massa believes he was the victim of a conspiracy to cover up the 2008 Singapore GP Crashgate scandal in which Renault's Nelson Piquet Jr crashed on purpose to let team-mate Fernando Alonso win.

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Friday favourite: The brief F1 pairing that brought “fun” to Sauber

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F1 risks "disarray" if Massa wins legal bid over 2008 title - Wolff

Massa has begun a challenge against the FIA and FOM over their handling of the investigation into the 'Crashgate' controversy from the 2008 Singapore GP, which ultimately cost him the world title to Lewis Hamilton that year.

The Guardian - UK

Toto Wolff watches Massa legal case for parallels with Hamilton’s 2021 title bid

The Brazilian’s legal action over the 2008 world championship has prompted the Mercedes chief to hint that the outcome in 2021 could also be challenged

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Mercedes: Massa F1 case could set precedent amid Abu Dhabi 2021 questions

Massa has begun a legal process to try to overturn the 2008 F1 title outcome, after believing that a conspiracy robbed him of the chance to win the crown.

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Massa legal team hopes for support from Hamilton in 2008 F1 title case

Prompted by an interview with ex-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone earlier this year, plus archive footage of late FIA race director Charlie Whiting, Massa believes F1 and the governing body were aware of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix ‘crashgate’ scandal in time to take action before the championship was decided.

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