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Massa’s Crashgate case could set precedent affecting Hamilton’s lost title – Wolff

Formula 1

15th September 2023, 12:5915th September 2023, 18:07 | Written by Keith Collantine

Felipe Massa’s legal case over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix could set a precedent which affects Lewis Hamilton’s controversial 2021 title defeat, Mercedes believe.

Massa’s bid to overturn 2008 championship result instigated by Ecclestone – Fittipaldi

2008 F1 season

26th April 2023, 7:23 | Written by Keith Collantine

Emerson Fittipaldi believes Felipe Massa’s bid to overturn his 2008 world championship defeat were instigated by former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.

Massa’s problematic vision of Lance Armstrong-style justice over Crashgate

F1 history

5th April 2023, 13:336th April 2023, 9:23 | Written by Keith Collantine

Felipe Massa sees parallels between the Tour de France doping controversy and the Crashgate scandal he believes cost him the 2008 world championship. Is he right?

Piquet Jnr reveals how ‘Crashgate’ was planned

2008 F1 season

10th December 2010, 9:4731st August 2023, 1:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

Nelson Piquet Jnr has broken his silence over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix conspiracy.

Piquet Jnr: Massa blames me for lost championship

15th August 2010, 17:425th April 2023, 10:23 | Written by Cari Jones

Nelson Piquet Junior has revealed that Felipe Massa still blames him for his lost 2008 drivers’ championship.

Briatore’s victory gives the FIA a tough lesson in the limits of its power

7th January 2010, 10:3831st August 2023, 1:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

The Singapore crash affair is by no means over: I cannot imagine the FIA letting Tuesday’s verdict in favour of Flavio Briatore lie, and Briatore himself has said he may bring further lawsuits. But now the verdict is out there and the principal players have all said their pieces, it’s time to take stock. The … Continue reading Briatore’s victory gives the FIA a tough lesson in the limits of its power

Renault face Singapore hearing today

21st September 2009, 0:0120th September 2009, 22:56 | Written by Keith Collantine

The only foregone conclusion as Renault face the World Motor Sports Council today is what the verdict will be. Having revealed they will not contest the charges they caused a deliberate accident during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, a verdict of ‘guilty’ seems inevitable. But there are many more questions awaiting answers, some of which … Continue reading Renault face Singapore hearing today

John Beamer’s F1 tech file: Singapore

4th October 2008, 7:003rd October 2008, 22:05 | Written by John Beamer

John Beamer, editor of F1-Pitlane, takes a look at the teams?�� technical developments from the Singapore Grand Prix. The Singapore Grand Prix couldn?��t have provided a more stark contrast to Monza two weeks ago. The tight, twisty street circuit snaking its way around Marina Bay called for a high downforce set-up, very different to the … Continue reading John Beamer’s F1 tech file: Singapore

Singapore GP race progress analysis

29th September 2008, 18:21 | Written by Keith Collantine

I’ve produced a chart showing the position of each driver on every lap of the Singapore Grand Prix, compared to the race leader. Here’s an analysis of some of the key points in the race base on the chart.

2008 Singapore Grand Prix pictures

29th September 2008, 11:0028th September 2008, 23:32 | Written by Keith Collantine

I can’t get enough of these awesome photographs from F1’s first night race. Here’s a selection of high-resolution photographs from the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.

2008 Singapore GP stats and facts

29th September 2008, 7:0021st March 2012, 9:05 | Written by Keith Collantine

The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix was a statistical feast for the anorak-wearer. The 800th F1 championship race saw Nick Heidfeld break Michael Schumacher’s record for most finishes, a first-time race leader, and the first time a driver has ever won an F1 race from 15th on the grid. Read on for more.

Stewards reject Toyota appeal

28th September 2008, 19:005th October 2008, 22:26 | Written by Keith Collantine

Toyota protested Sebastian Vettel…

Fernando Alonso’s bad luck turns good for win