As he sues for the 2008 title to be overturned, Felipe Massa insists that his legal case is about justice.

The Brazilian, who was attending the Formula E race in Sao Paulo, was speaking publicly for the first time since the legal action was launched, and the 11-time grand prix winner ramians convinced he has a strong case.

"I think I've said everything I'm supposed to say about that," he told RacingNews365. "I said in the interviews, it's something that we will fight until the end, and this is the only thing I can say, it does not depend on me anymore.

"It depends on the lawyers," he added. "We have a very, very good group of people, professional people working on that. And I really believe that we have a bigger case and every possibility to win the case. But to be honest, it's not on me anymore.

"The only thing I can say is that we are fighting for the justice, because it was not fair what happened to me. As I said, that's the only thing I can say, I'm here to talk about Formula E."

Ironically, Former F1 supremo, Bernie Ecclestone, whose comments led to Massa challenging the outcome of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, was also present at the Sao Paulo race, the Briton defending the driver's legal challenge.

"If he had asked me, I would have said it was the complete right thing to do," he told PA, "to sue, and to let an English judge decide what is right and wrong.

"I cannot say anything about the outcome and what will happen," he added. "I have not got a clue, I don't think anyone has, but from his point of view, it is better that an English judge comes up with a verdict. It will be of more help for him."

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1. Posted by kenji, 22/03/2024 12:18

"@Spindoctor....There are those protagonists who, under the guise of war, commit all kinds of criminal acts including fraud and looting, as an example. I think that the mass looting of priceless art by the Third Reich throughout occupied Europe is a suitable case in point. These cases rarely have the cover of time statutes and are open to resolution at virtually any time post cessation of hostilities. Massa's action should be welcomed at it will provide 'transparency' into the previously secretive agreements of the FIA [ at the time ] and certain individuals, Charlie Whiting included, according to Todt. That buzz word 'transparency' has taken on a life of it's own lately and those calling for it should welcome Massa's attempt to provide it with some legitimacy."

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2. Posted by Spindoctor, 22/03/2024 9:46

"@kenji
"Sport" is a bit like War, inasmuch as you can't generally go back & change the outcomes even if the "baddies" won & the "goodies" lost......"

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3. Posted by kenji, 21/03/2024 13:28

"@ Brighton Corgi...Why would it effect his credibility? Surely it says that here's a guy who has a belief that he was wronged and he fought for his corner. How can you condemn him? Win or lose he gave it a go and for that he gains credibility, IMO. Something that's not shared. "

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4. Posted by BrightonCorgi, 21/03/2024 13:00

"@Pavlo - Will tarnish his career in a retrospective sense and plays against his credibility in the future."

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5. Posted by kenji, 21/03/2024 12:05

"@ChickenFarmer....I am rather perplexed at your comment that if Massa was to win his case that 'it would destroy any last vestiges of actual sport'? If Massa does win i would see it as restoring any vestiges of actual sport'. Massa was effectively denied the WDC because of the effects of a race fixing conspiracy and the body that administers the sport have admitted that they should have declared the race null and void but instead covered it up. Some crimes have a stute of limitations but apparently this one doesn't therefore it will go to court for a legal solution. Whether Nassa wins or loses, it's his money and he has a great deal of support for rightings the wrongs visited upon him. Hopefully the decision finally puts this to bed but I fear not. The umpires decisions are becoming increasingly questioned....."

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6. Posted by Pavlo, 20/03/2024 17:49

"@Brighton Corgi: Massa is 42 and long ago out retired of F1, what career do you mean?
His career is now commenting, or driving in some minor series, or mentoring some drivers, or advertisements. Nothing that would get any close to couple dozen millions he can win now."

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7. Posted by ChickenFarmerF1, 20/03/2024 16:52

"Aaaaannnnnd, here we go again.

Honestly, I'm not that much into F1 like I was 10+ years ago. If Massa were to actually get the championship overturned I'd be done with F1 for good. That would destroy any last vestiges of actual sport."

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8. Posted by BrightonCorgi, 20/03/2024 12:57

"This tarnishes Massa's career and won't succeed. "

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9. Posted by kenji, 20/03/2024 10:53

"Good luck with all that Felipe. You're going to need it, that and some smart lawyers who can win your case. "

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