Massa can continue part of £64m 'Crashgate' lawsuit
Summary
Felipe Massa, a former Formula 1 driver, can continue his legal action related to the 2008 'Crashgate' scandal. A UK High Court ruled that Massa can seek damages, although it rejected his claim to be declared the 2008 drivers' champion. Massa claims that the crash during the Singapore Grand Prix affected the championship outcome.Key Facts
- Felipe Massa was a Ferrari driver and retired from Formula 1 in 2017.
- The 'Crashgate' scandal happened at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when Nelson Piquet Jr crashed on purpose.
- Massa is suing Bernie Ecclestone, Formula 1, and the FIA for about £64 million.
- He claims the crash cost him the 2008 drivers' title, which Lewis Hamilton won instead.
- A court allowed Massa to seek damages but rejected his claim to be declared the 2008 champion.
- The judge decided Massa's case for damages can proceed as he only recently found new evidence.
- The FIA and others tried to dismiss the case, arguing it was too late and due to Massa's driving performance.
- Piquet’s deliberate crash initially went unpunished, but later led to punishments for Renault’s leaders.
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