<ul><li>F1, FIA and Bernie Ecclestone are defending the claims</li><li>Brazilian former driver says he is rightful 2008 winner</li></ul>Felipe Massa’s £64m claim against Formula One, its governing body, the FIA, and Bernie Ecclestone over <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/oct/02/lewis-hamilton-felipe-massa-singapore">Lewis Hamilton’s first F1 world championship </a>in 2008 can go to trial, a high court judge has ruled.Massa claims he is the rightful champion as the Brazilian eventually lost by a single point after <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/oct/01/formula-one-felipe-massa-nelson-piquet-junior">Nelson Piquet Jr had deliberately crashed</a> at the Singapore Grand Prix. Ecclestone, who was F1’s impresario for four decades before he was deposed in 2017, suggested in 2023 that the sport’s executives were aware of the cover-up – which became known as Crashgate – before the 2008 campaign concluded. The 95-year-old Ecclestone, the FIA and Formula One Management are defending the claims. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/20/felipe-massa-claim-2008-f1-title-trial-formula-one">Continue reading...</a>

يمكن أن تذهب دعوى فيليبي ماسا البالغة 64 مليون جنيه إسترليني ضد الفورمولا 1 والاتحاد الدولي للسيارات وبرني إكليستون بشأن فضيحة كراش غيت لعام 2008 إلى المحاكمة، وفقًا لما حكم به قاضٍ في المحكمة العليا. يدعي ماسا أنه البطل الحقيقي لعام 2008 بعد أن خسر اللقب أمام لويس هاميلتون بفارق نقطة واحدة، مشيرًا إلى أن تصادم نيلسون بيكيه جونيور المتعمد في جائزة سنغافورة الكبرى أثر على النتيجة.

La demanda de 64 millones de libras de Felipe Massa contra la Fórmula Uno, la FIA y Bernie Ecclestone sobre el escándalo Crashgate de 2008 puede ir a juicio, según lo dictaminó un juez de la alta corte. Massa sostiene que es el verdadero campeón de 2008 tras perder el título ante Lewis Hamilton por un solo punto, alegando que el choque deliberado de Nelson Piquet Jr. en el Gran Premio de Singapur influyó en el resultado.

La demande de 64 millions de livres de Felipe Massa contre la Formule 1, la FIA et Bernie Ecclestone concernant le scandale Crashgate de 2008 peut aller en procès, selon une décision d'un juge de la haute cour. Massa soutient qu'il est le véritable champion de 2008 après avoir perdu le titre face à Lewis Hamilton d'un point, alléguant que le crash délibéré de Nelson Piquet Jr lors du Grand Prix de Singapour a influencé le résultat.

Felipe Massa's £64 million claim against Formula One, the FIA, and Bernie Ecclestone regarding the 2008 Crashgate scandal can proceed to trial, as ruled by a high court judge. Massa argues he is the rightful 2008 champion after losing the title to Lewis Hamilton by a single point, alleging that Nelson Piquet Jr's deliberate crash at the Singapore Grand Prix influenced the outcome.

Felipe Massa’s £64m claim over Crashgate can go to trial, rules judge

Big-name drivers and cutting out the middle man a vital part of the strategy with just over 100 days to go before the 2026 season openerTwelve months ago at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Cadillac were finally given the green light as Formula One’s newest entry for 2026. Building the team from scratch has entailed a frenetic work rate that the team principal, Graeme Lowdon, has compared to the Apollo moon landing. As F1 descends on Vegas this weekend, Cadillac know time is getting tight.At the final race of the season to be staged in the United Statess, with just over 100 days to go before they take to the track for the first time in Melbourne at the 2026 opener, Cadillac have come on in leaps and bounds but, in what must seem like a sisyphean task, they are aware there will never be enough hours in the day. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/20/cadillac-copy-nasa-playbook-to-build-f1-team-from-scratch-to-hit-melbourne-startline">Continue reading...</a>

تمت الموافقة على كاديلاك كإدخال جديد في الفورمولا 1 لموسم 2026، مع بقاء أكثر من 100 يوم قبل ظهورها الأول في ملبورن. قارن مدير الفريق، غرايم لودون، التطور السريع للفريق بهبوط أبولو على القمر، مشددًا على أهمية التحضيرات مع العمل على بناء الفريق من الصفر. يمثل سباق جائزة لاس فيغاس الكبرى علامة فارقة مع اقترابهم من سباقهم الافتتاحي.

Cadillac ha sido aprobada como una nueva entrada en la Fórmula Uno para la temporada 2026, con poco más de 100 días restantes antes de su debut en Melbourne. El director del equipo, Graeme Lowdon, ha comparado el rápido desarrollo del equipo con el aterrizaje lunar de Apolo, enfatizando la urgencia de sus preparativos mientras trabajan para construir el equipo desde cero. El Gran Premio de Las Vegas marca un hito significativo a medida que se acercan a su carrera inaugural.

Cadillac a été approuvé en tant que nouvelle entrée en Formule 1 pour la saison 2026, avec un peu plus de 100 jours restants avant leur première course à Melbourne. Le directeur de l'équipe, Graeme Lowdon, a comparé le développement rapide de l'équipe à l'atterrissage sur la lune d'Apollo, soulignant l'urgence de leurs préparatifs alors qu'ils travaillent à construire l'équipe de zéro. Le Grand Prix de Las Vegas marque une étape importante à l'approche de leur course inaugurale.

Cadillac has been approved as a new entry in Formula One for the 2026 season, with just over 100 days remaining before their debut in Melbourne. Team principal Graeme Lowdon has likened the team's rapid development to the Apollo moon landing, emphasizing the urgency of their preparations as they work to build the team from scratch. The Las Vegas Grand Prix marks a significant milestone as they approach their inaugural race.

Felipe Massa’s £64m claim over Crashgate can go to trial, rules judge

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