Felipe Massa has recently made headlines for initiating legal action against Formula 1 and the FIA over the 2008 F1 title loss to Lewis Hamilton. His legal team alleges a conspiracy and is seeking substantial damages, claiming an estimated £64 million ($82 million) in alleged losses plus interest. This move has reignited interest in the controversial circumstances surrounding the 2008 Formula One season.
Felipe Massa, born on April 25, 1981, is a Brazilian racing driver known for his 15-season career in Formula One from 2002 to 2017. During his time in F1, Massa achieved 11 Grand Prix victories, 41 podium finishes, and came close to winning the World Championship in 2008, ultimately losing to Lewis Hamilton by a single point in a dramatic season finale. Massa's racing career has been marked by both success and setbacks, including a serious head injury sustained during a crash in 2009 that briefly threatened his future in the sport.