Felipe Massa’s former rivals were unwilling to discuss his efforts to claim the championship he lost at his home race a decade and a half ago.
Felipe Massa articles archive
Massa’s Crashgate case could set precedent affecting Hamilton’s lost title – Wolff
Formula 1
Posted onFelipe 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 insists he deserves the 2008 title and “most people agree with me”
2023 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa says he has received replies from Formula 1 and the FIA to his legal letters regarding the outcome of the 2008 world championship.
Ferrari unwilling to comment on Massa’s legal claim over 2008 title defeat
2023 F1 season
Posted onFerrari’s Frederic Vasseur said it would be “strange” if the outcome of the 2008 championship was revisited in response to a claim made by its ex-driver Felipe Massa.
Massa wants “justice” over Crashgate. But what penalty did it deserve?
Debates and Polls
Posted onFelipe Massa wants the FIA to reconsider the controversial crash which decided the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. How should the guilty party have been penalised?
Massa’s bid to overturn 2008 championship result instigated by Ecclestone – Fittipaldi
2008 F1 season
Posted onEmerson Fittipaldi believes Felipe Massa’s bid to overturn his 2008 world championship defeat were instigated by former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.
McLaren poke fun at Massa’s bid to take 2008 F1 title from Hamilton
2008 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren responded to Felipe Massa’s call for “justice” over the outcome of the 2008 world championship with the words: “denial is a river in Egypt”.
Massa’s problematic vision of Lance Armstrong-style justice over Crashgate
F1 history
Posted onFelipe 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?
Massa promises “consequences” for “unacceptable behaviour” at karting finale
Other motorsport
Posted onFelipe Massa, the president of the international karting commission of the FIA, has promised those involved in incidents during yesterday’s world championship KZ Final in Italy will “face the consequences”.
Schumacher’s ‘Rascassegate’ controversy was inspired by Brawn, Massa reveals
F1 history
Posted onRoss Brawn said “maybe we can create a yellow flag” to Michael Schumacher before the Ferrari driver did so in qualifying at Monaco in 2006, according to Felipe Massa.
Massa draws fire for “blinkered and inaccurate” comments on IndyCar safety
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar drivers and other series figures have criticised Felipe Massa’s comments on safety standards in the championship.
Massa criticises “dangerous” IndyCar but Alonso says the risks are similar in F1
IndyCar
Posted onFelipe Massa has strongly criticised IndyCar’s approach to safety but Fernando Alonso said he is prepared to accept the risks of competing in the series.
Massa sees a ‘Verstappen effect’ among young racing drivers
2018 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa believes the example set by Max Verstappen is leading young drivers to move up racing categories too quickly.
Massa expects long-term stay in Formula E
Formula E
Posted onFelipe Massa says he chose Formula E over other categories because he was looking for a series he could race in for a long time.
I came back to be competitive – Massa
2017 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa revealed the discussions which led to his return began to just days after he said farewell to Williams at the team’s Christmas party.
Q&A: Massa “wouldn’t have returned for any other team”
2017 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa says he “would not have returned for any other team” having abandoned his retirement plans to replace Valtteri Bottas at Williams.
Massa ‘signs deal to return to Williams’, opening door for Bottas to join Mercedes
2017 F1 season
Posted onBrazilian media is reporting Felipe Massa signed a contract with Williams yesterday to drive for the team in 2017, taking the place of Valtteri Bottas.
Alonso keeps fifth as stewards take no action over Massa collision
2016 United States Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso’s fifth place in the United States Grand Prix has been confirmed as the stewards have taken no action on his collision with Felipe Massa.
Massa announces he will retire from F1 this year
2016 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa will end his 15-year career in Formula One this season, the Williams driver has confirmed in a press conference today at Monza.
Bodywork caused tyre failures – Massa
2016 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa believes his two tyre failures during first practice for the Chinese Grand Prix were caused by contact with his car’s bodywork.