Felipe Massa is pleased with the court's decision.

Felipe Massa is pleased with the court's decision.

      Following the preliminary hearings, Judge Robert Jay dismissed Felipe Massa’s lawsuit against the FIA but left in place the claim against Bernie Ecclestone seeking £60 million in compensation. The decision pleased the former Ferrari driver, he said in a statement posted on social media. Felipe wrote that he is now "more confident than ever" about the successful outcome of the case.

      "This is a huge victory and a great day for me, for justice and for everyone who loves Formula 1," Felipe Massa wrote. "The court recognized the strength of my position and did not allow the defendants to silence the truth about the 2008 season. They did everything they could to stop this case, but we are fighting for justice, and today we won.

      The truth will prevail in court. We will leave no stone unturned. I am determined and confident as never before.

      Justice will prevail. For me, for the Brazilians, for the tifosi, for all motorsport fans who deserve fair sport, and for the future of Formula 1. Together we will see this case through to the end."

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Felipe Massa is pleased with the court's decision.

Following preliminary hearings, Judge Robert Jay dismissed Felipe Massa's lawsuit against the FIA but upheld the suit against Bernie Ecclestone seeking £60 million in compensation. The decision satisfied the former Ferrari driver, he said in a statement posted on social media.