Mistakes not 'Crashgate' cost Massa title, court hears
Summary
Felipe Massa, a former Ferrari Formula 1 driver, is in court claiming he lost the 2008 racing championship due to a planned crash by another driver. The crash, involving Nelson Piquet Jr., happened during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix and helped Fernando Alonso win the race. Massa is seeking compensation, arguing that mistakes by his team and the crash cost him the title.Key Facts
- Felipe Massa retired from Formula 1 in 2017.
- In the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed, causing a safety car incident.
- The crash incident, known as 'Crashgate', allowed Fernando Alonso to win the race.
- Massa's team, Ferrari, made mistakes during a pit stop after the crash, affecting Massa's race position.
- Lewis Hamilton won the 2008 championship, overtaking on the last lap in the final race in Brazil.
- Massa is suing for around £64 million, claiming a conspiracy denied him the title.
- Massa's lawsuit has sparked due to an interview with former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, who allegedly knew of the deliberate crash.
- The defendants argue Massa should have sued earlier, in 2008 or 2009.
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