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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.

Autosport

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.

Evening Standard

Liberty: F1 Concorde discussion won't be "snot-gobbling fight"

The current deal that runs from 2021 and 2025 was negotiated by former F1 CEO Chase Carey in what was regarded as a new spirit of cooperation compared to the often confrontational debates of the earlier Bernie Ecclestone era.

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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.

Motorsport

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur responds to Felipe Massa’s ‘conspiracy’ claim over 2008 F1 title

Retired Brazilian driver claims he was wrongly denied championship while driving for Ferrari

Evening Standard

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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How Hungary's 2032 race deal reflects F1's long-term ambitions

The fact that the news came a few weeks after neighbouring Austria agreed on a deal to run its race until 2030 was perhaps not a coincidence, as both announcements reflect a growing trend for circuits to secure long-term futures.

Motorsport

How Montreal has ridden North America's F1 wave

In fact, this year marks the 45th anniversary of the first race in Montreal, famously also the maiden victory of local hero Gilles Villeneuve.

Autosport

Geri Horner's husband Christian teased over 'bland BBQ' as fans don't hold back

Former Spice Girl Geri Horner and her F1 boss husband Christian have been brutally mocked on social media after showing off their 'flavourless' BBQ food.

Irish Mirror

Geri Horner and husband Christian mocked for 'all money no taste' barbecue choice

Spice Girls star Geri and her Formula One boss husband have gone viral on social media after showing off their 'bland' barbecue food.

Daily Record

Geri Horner's husband Christian mocked for 'all money no taste' as he shows off BBQ

Geri and Christian Horner have been brutally mocked on Twitter after showing off their 'flavourless' BBQ food

Daily Mirror

Ex Formula One boss Ecclestone pleads not guilty to fraud charge

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has formally pleaded not guilty to a fraud charge over his alleged failure to declare millions of dollars held in a trust in Singapore

The Independent UK

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone denies fraud charge

The 92-year-old appeared at London’s Southwark Crown Court.

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Daily Mirror

F1 'needs' Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari as Bernie Ecclestone weighs in

Ferrari's reported contract offer to Hamilton has quickly become the big talking point in the F1 world, and two of its most famous names from yesteryear have now offered their takes

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton boost as Felipe Massa told legal challenge to F1 title will be "so difficult"

EXCLUSIVE: As Felipe Massa moves forward with his plans to mount a legal challenge against Lewis Hamilton's 2008 world title, one F1 legend is not convinced the Brazilian will be successful

Autosport

Massa has assembled legal team to evaluate 2008 F1 title review

As revealed by Autosport earlier this month, Massa has been spurred into action by comments from former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone suggesting that knowledge of the controversial 'crashgate' moment at the 2008 Singapore GP came early enough for action to be taken that season.

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Massa assembles legal team to evaluate 2008 F1 title review

As revealed by Motorsport.com earlier this month, Massa has been spurred into action by comments from former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone suggesting that knowledge of the controversial 'crashgate' moment at the 2008 Singapore GP came early enough for action to be taken that season.

Evening Standard

Bernie Ecclestone at court for hearing ahead of £400m fraud trial

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has arrived at court for the latest hearing ahead of his criminal trial for allegedly failing to declare more than £400 million in a trust in Singapore to the Government.

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

ABC News

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.

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton's 2008 F1 title at risk as Felipe Massa considers suing FIA

Hamilton edged out Massa on the final lap of a gripping finale in Brazil to snatch the title from the Ferrari racer, but it was another race in 2008 which could be called into question

Autosport

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

Martin Whitaker: From working with Senna to running the Saudi Arabian GP

The man who heads race promoter Saudi Motorsport Company, and who is largely responsible for the success of the event, is Briton Martin Whitaker.

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