Felipe Massa's claim to be 2008 F1 champion: how Crashgate led to court battle

Felipe Massa's Claim to be 2008 F1 Champion

Felipe Massa is due in court, claiming that Bernie Ecclestone and other F1 officials covered up Crashgate, and that he is the rightful 2008 world champion in place of Lewis Hamilton.

Ahead of the 2023 Brazilian Grand Prix,

Lewis Hamilton said, "It's been a special race for me, I mean, I won my first World Championship here."

Felipe Massa is set to challenge Hamilton's 2008 title in the High Court, alleging a conspiracy among F1 officials to cover up one of the series' biggest scandals.

Author's summary: Massa sues for £64m compensation.

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Motor Sport Magazine Motor Sport Magazine — 2025-10-28

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