F1 | Massa’s 2008 title case enters decisive week
Felipe Massa needs to go all the best way: the trial to “reclaim” the 2008 world title has formally begun.
He has by no means hidden it. Felipe Massa needs to go all the best way within the authorized battle over the Crashgate scandal and attempt to “take again” the world championship he narrowly missed in 2008 with Ferrari. The previous driver has now arrived on the Royal Courts of Justice in London for the primary levels of the proceedings that straight contain him.
Within the coming days, the method will transfer from the studying of the case recordsdata to listening to the testimonies of these concerned. The purpose is to lastly carry readability to some of the controversial championships in System 1 historical past. Amongst these current in courtroom are representatives of the FIA and FOM, together with Bernie Ecclestone. It was, in actual fact, an interview with the previous System 1 boss that satisfied Massa to reopen the case, after the British businessman admitted he had identified in regards to the Crashgate scandal as early as 2008.
So, what occurs subsequent?
Throughout the periods that can happen in London over the subsequent few hours, prosecution and protection will try to make their arguments heard. If Massa’s attorneys achieve convincing the courtroom to maneuver ahead with the case, new proof might be offered. Provided that the courtroom provides a positive opinion would the case transfer into the complete trial part — which may, nonetheless remotely, result in the Brazilian driver being awarded the 2008 title.
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