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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.

Motorsport

The 2014 F1 crash Ferrari used to try to overturn Sainz's Australian GP penalty

Ferrari chose to highlight a rare example of a driving penalty that was challenged by a right of review process, ironically by the very team that Fernando Alonso – the "victim" of the Melbourne incident – currently drives for.

Autosport

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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When BMW topped F1, Hamilton hit Alonso, and Massa started a title charge

The race weekend occurred following a backdrop of controversy: FIA president Max Mosley had been exposed by a UK tabloid sting in the week leading up to the event, and some teams were calling on him to step down.

Autosport

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.

ABC News

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

Daily Mirror

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.

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Sargeant: Williams should be even better in F1 Saudi GP

For the first time since Felipe Massa classified sixth in Australia in 2017, Williams scored points in the opening round of a season as Alex Albon snared 10th place in Bahrain.

Motorsport

Bernie Ecclestone "should have" stripped Lewis Hamilton of F1 title as rival "cheated"

Ex-F1 supremo Ecclestone feels Felipe Massa was the rightful winner of the 2008 title race and claims Michael Schumacher "is still the sole record world champion" over Hamilton

Daily Mirror

Ferrari Could Be Red Bull’s Red Scare This Season

The most recognizable car in Formula One hasn’t won a title since 2008. But two surging drivers have the Prancing Horse confident it can give the champs plenty to think about.

Sports Illustrated

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

Daily Mirror

Charles Leclerc "greatest" claim made in Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen comparison

With Verstappen leading the Red Bull charge and Hamilton such a talismanic figure at Mercedes, one former F1 star feels Leclerc is held in similar regard by Ferrari

Daily Mirror

Fernando Alonso verdict given by ex-F1 team-mate reunited with Spaniard at Aston Martin

Double champion Alonso is regarded as one of the best drivers to grace the F1 world in the last few decades, but he hasn't always got along well with his team-mates

Daily Mirror

Susie Wolff makes F1 demand and will hope husband Toto's "not realistic" view is wrong

Female representation among F1 drivers has been scarce throughout the history of the sport, with Wolff one of very few female drivers who even came close to a race seat

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Felipe Massa aims Fernando Alonso dig with "Ferrari was splitting in the middle" remark

In a recent interview in which Massa remembered his own F1 career, the Brazilian expressed his view that combative Spaniard Alonso was "for sure" his most difficult team-mate

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton apologises to Timo Glock after German opens up on 2008 title fallout

Hamilton was moved to apologise to Glock after he revealed that he had a police escort to the airport after his mistake which helped the Brit win the title over Felipe Massa

The Independent UK

On this day in 2007: Kimi Raikkonen claims F1 title with victory at Brazilian GP

The Ferrari driver finished one point ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso in the final standings.

Sports Illustrated

Ricciardo’s Next Move Leads F1 Story Lines for Season’s Final Stretch

Felipe Massa chats with SI about what fans should keep an eye on heading into the final nine races of the season.

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What are the new F1 technical rules for 2023 and why do they keep changing?

Following Formula 1’s rules revolution of 2022 there will be yet more changes next season – primarily concerning the floor – but why does this keep happening?

Daily Mirror

Ex-Ferrari star slams Charles Leclerc for criticising the team in public – "Be patient"

The Monegasque made little attempt to hide his frustration after the Hungarian Grand Prix, in which he never got the chance to fight for the podium after a botched strategy call

Daily Mirror

Felipe Massa points out "problem" Aston Martin face with ex-F1 team-mate Fernando Alonso

The surprising news broke on Monday that Fernando Alonso will leave Alpine at the end of the season to replace Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin, and his ex-Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa has given his verdict

Autosport

Which F1 driver has the most race starts? Hamilton, Raikkonen and more

Kimi Raikkonen holds the record for the most world championship Formula 1 starts, having contested 349 grands prix between 2001 and 2021.

Daily Mirror

Ferrari told to shelve Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz argument in Max Verstappen chase

Some fans and pundits have suggested the time is right for Ferrari to start prioritising Leclerc for the championship, but Felipe Massa thinks his old team has bigger fish to fry

Daily Mirror

F1 star emerged from Michael Schumacher's shadow to almost stop Lewis Hamilton dominance

As former Ferrari star Felipe Massa celebrates his birthday, Mirror Sport looks back on the career of probably the best F1 racer never to become world champion

Daily Mirror

F1's driver bans that rocked the sport including Michael Schumacher and Romain Grosjean

Formula 1 drivers tend to be better behaved out on track nowadays - at least compared to some of the sport's all-time greats were banned for their on-track antics

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