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Massa files lawsuit against FIA, FOM over 2008 F1 Singapore GP

On Monday, representatives of Massa confirmed that action has been lodged in the High Court of Justice against the three parties as the Brazilian, who missed out on the 2008 F1 drivers' title to then-McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton by one point, believes that the result of the Marina Bay race…

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Q&A: NASCAR executive talks expansion into Brazil

In late 2022, GT Sprint Race formed a partnership with NASCAR was rebranded as the NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race for 2023.

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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.

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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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NIO 333 rebrands as ERT for 2024 Formula E season

The Silverstone-based team has existed in various guises since the all-electric championship's formation, with NIO's involvement dating back to the inaugural 2014-15 season.

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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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Felipe Massa’s lawyers to ask Lewis Hamilton to give up 2008 world title in legal challenge to F1

The legal team advising Felipe Massa in his attempt to be declared 2008 Formula One world champion hope Lewis Hamilton will support the case in the name of sporting integrity.

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Why Massa's legal team believes it can "bring the trophy home"

Although the circumstances surrounding the Crashgate controversy at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix had been consigned to F1's history books by many, it has become a hot topic again.

Autosport

F1 exclusive: Why Massa's legal team believes it can "bring the trophy home"

Although the circumstances surrounding the Crashgate controversy at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix had been consigned to F1's history books by many, it has become a hot topic again.

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Massa skips Italian GP amid legal process over 2008 F1 title

Massa is one of several former drivers employed by the F1 organisation in ambassadorial roles, with the job involving attending a certain number of races per season in logoed shirts and undertaking tasks such as meet and greets in the Paddock Club.

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Massa’s legal team warns of UK High Court action over FIA/FOM delays

As originally reported by Autosport, Massa’s lawyers wrote to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and FOM CEO Stefano Domenicali earlier this month with a Letter Before Claim setting out the details of the Brazilian driver’s legal pursuit to rectify him losing the 2008 F1 world championship.

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Massa steps up legal challenge over lost 2008 F1 world title

In April Massa signalled his intention to take legal action against the results of the 2008 F1 world championship, which he lost out to McLaren's Lewis Hamilton by a single point.

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The biggest incidents of F1 cheating: Spygate, Crashgate and more

Formula 1 is populated by drivers and teams alike who revel in the competitive aspect, and will do whatever it takes to win.

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Felipe Massa presses on with legal fight for Lewis Hamilton's F1 title – "I was wronged"

Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa lost out on the 2008 F1 title to Lewis Hamilton on a dramatic final lap of the season, but 15 years on he's challenging the outcome

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How Bearman's Baku double stacks up in historic junior single-seater feats

Oliver Bearman's stunning weekend in Azerbaijan fired him far up the drivers' standings, with the 38-point haul putting him in fourth place and setting him up for a title-challenging rookie season.

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How Bearman’s Baku double stacks up in historic junior single-seater feats

Bearman’s stunning weekend in Azerbaijan fired him far up the drivers’ standings, with the 38-point haul putting him in fourth place and setting him up for a title-challenging rookie season.

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton's title controversy left F1 star furious - "They treated me like a dog"

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton won his first drivers' championship back in 2008, but the Englishman's success wasn't without moments of controversy during the season

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F1 scandal which led to Lewis Hamilton winning the 2008 world championship is in the spotlight

Retired F1 driver Felipe Massa says he wants to investigate the possibility of Lewis Hamilton's 2008 world championship being awarded to him.

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Massa to look into legal options over 2008 F1 title outcome

The Brazilian has been prompted into action by recent comments from former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who offered fresh insight into the critical 2008 Singapore Grand Prix that proved hugely costly to Massa’s title ambitions that year.

Autosport

F1 penalties: What penalties can drivers receive and how do they get banned?

Just like in any other sport, in Formula 1 if drivers don’t follow the rules set out by the FIA, then they can be penalised for it.

Daily Mirror

Bernie Ecclestone discredits Lewis Hamilton F1 title and tied Michael Schumacher record

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has explained why he believes Lewis Hamilton is only deserving of six of his seven world titles following the Crashgate scandal in 2008

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Ex-Ferrari F1 driver Barrichello wins Brazilian stock car title

Former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Rubens Barrichello won his second Stock Car Pro Series title this Sunday after two action-packed back-to-back races at Interlagos in Brazil.

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Stock Car Brazil: Barrichello champion, Casagrande disqualified

Rubens Barrichello scored his second Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series title on Sunday after two action-packed, double-header races at Interlagos.

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Lamborghini | Race 2 Grand Finals PRO: World titles go to Piquet, Ortiz, Carazo

Nelson Piquet Jr. dominates race 2 to clinch the 2022 Lamborghini Grand Finals title in the PRO category.

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