Felipe Massa's Lawsuit Against FIA, FOM Set for October Hearings

Felipe Massa's legal challenge to overturn the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship results is set for hearings in London from October 28-31, 2025. Massa, who lost the title to Lewis Hamilton by a single point, claims his defeat was influenced by the infamous 'Crashgate' scandal during the Singapore Grand Prix, where Renault deliberately orchestrated a crash that benefited their driver Fernando Alonso. Massa argues that the FIA failed to act on evidence that could have annulled the race results, thereby impacting the championship standings. The case will involve representatives from the FIA, Formula One Management, and former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone, who has stated that the FIA had enough grounds to review the race outcome. Massa seeks both compensation and formal recognition of his claim to the championship, emphasizing the unfairness of the situation. This legal battle could potentially alter the historical narrative of the 2008 season and its championship results.