Former driver Massa says he’s suing F1 and FIA over crash he claims cost him the 2008 title
The Hindu
Felipe Massa files lawsuit against FIA, FOM, and Ecclestone to claim 2008 F1 title, seeking $82 million in damages.
Former driver Felipe Massa said he's filed a lawsuit in London against auto racing governing body the FIA, series owner Formula One Management and Bernie Ecclestone to try and claim the 2008 title.
Massa added on Monday he was also seeking a minimum of $82 million in damages, a document obtained by The Associated Press showed. That amount included prize money he lost and other potential deals he would have obtained as a F1 champion.
Massa has claimed since last year he was the "rightful" 2008 champion due to the incident known as "Crashgate."
The 42-year-old Brazilian, who never won the drivers' championship, was runner-up to Lewis Hamilton by one point.
Former Ferrari and Williams driver Massa said in a statement his case would be heard at the King's Bench Division of the High Court.
His decision came after months of preparatory steps that included his lawyers asking auto racing bodies to reply to his public allegations of a breach of contract.
"I always said I was going to fight until the end," Massa said in the statement.
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