Massa and FIA both proclaim victory in the 'crashgate' incident.

Massa and FIA both proclaim victory in the 'crashgate' incident.

      " The court recognized the validity of my case."

      Confusion and conflicting assertions of victory arose following the High Court in London’s decision regarding Felipe Massa’s lawsuit concerning the 2008 ’Crashgate’ incident. The former Ferrari driver hailed it as "a significant day for justice," stating that the court denied attempts by Formula One Management, Bernie Ecclestone, and the FIA to dismiss his case. "This is an incredible victory," Massa expressed in a statement written in all caps. "The court recognized the validity of my case. They tried everything to halt this case, but our battle is for fairness, and today we have prevailed." He further indicated that he feels "more determined and confident than ever" with a full trial scheduled for next year. However, the FIA released its own statement, asserting that it had achieved a victory. According to the governing body, the judge dismissed Massa’s claims of breach of contract, breach of duty, and his request for declarations that the 2008 title rightfully belonged to him. The court also expressed "serious doubts" regarding aspects of Massa’s argument and noted "numerous obstacles" related to causation. Nonetheless, the significant point—and the reason for Massa’s team to celebrate—is that the judge dismissed efforts to eliminate the central conspiracy allegation against FOM, Ecclestone, and the FIA. This claim has been allowed to proceed to a full trial, pending revised pleadings and additional expert evidence. Italian outlets, including Sky Italia, referred to it as "an important victory" for Massa, as the court opted not to dismiss the case. The full trial is anticipated to take place in 2026.

Massa and FIA both proclaim victory in the 'crashgate' incident.

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Massa and FIA both proclaim victory in the 'crashgate' incident.

Formula 1 | A state of confusion - along with conflicting assertions of victory - arose following the High Court in London’s decision regarding Felipe Massa's lawsuit concerning the 2008 'Crashgate' (…)