Nov.21 (GMM) Confusion – and conflicting claims of victory – erupted after the Excessive Court docket in London dominated on Felipe Massa’s lawsuit over the 2008 ‘Crashgate’ saga.
The previous Ferrari driver declared a “nice day for justice”, saying the courtroom had refused makes an attempt by Formulation One Administration, Bernie Ecclestone and the FIA to close down his case.
“It is a large victory,” Massa mentioned in an all-caps assertion.
“The courtroom has seen the power of my case. They did all the pieces doable to cease this case, however our struggle is for equity and in the present day we’ve got received.”
He added that he’s “extra decided and assured than ever” forward of a full trial subsequent yr.
However the FIA issued its personal assertion – claiming that it had succeeded.
In keeping with the governing physique, the choose dismissed Massa’s breach-of-contract declare, his breach-of-duty declare, and his bid for declarations that the 2008 title ought to have been his.
The courtroom additionally highlighted “critical doubts” about elements of Massa’s case and famous “plenty of obstacles” concerning causation.
Nevertheless, the important thing level – and the rationale Massa’s camp is celebrating – is that the choose rejected makes an attempt to throw out the central allegation – a conspiracy declare in opposition to FOM, Ecclestone and the FIA.
The courtroom has allowed that declare to proceed to a full trial, topic to reformulated pleadings and additional professional proof.
Italian sources, together with Sky Italia, described it as “an vital victory” for Massa as a result of the courtroom refused to drop the case.
The total trial is predicted in 2026.
