Felipe Massa speaks out over F1 legal battle in unexpected Brazilian Grand Prix appearance

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Massa speaks out over F1 legal battle in unexpected Brazilian GP appearance

The former Ferrari driver was not officially invited to Interlagos by F1

Joe Ellis

Sunday 5 November 2023 08:27

Felipe Massa has spoken about his ongoing legal battle with Formula 1 while attending the Brazilian GP, having previously not been officially invited by the sport.

The 11-time grand prix winner is seeking to take legal action against F1 over the 2008 world title, which he lost at the final corner of the season to Lewis Hamilton.

He and his legal team want compensation due to an alleged 'conspiracy' regarding Crashgate when Nelson Piquet Jr is alleged to have deliberately crashed his Renault at Singapore.

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Massa previously told Autosport that F1 had not invited him to the Brazilian GP, having already been told not to attend the race at Monza in Italy.

Felipe Massa dominated the 2008 title decider at Interlagos, but lost the title in the dying moments of the race

Lewis Hamilton's overtake on Timo Glock at Juncao snatched the 2008 title out of Felipe Massa's grasp

Massa makes Brazil GP appearance

The Brazilian is usually always at his nation's F1 weekend and 2023 is no different despite his previous comments.

F1 journalist Albert Fabrega posted a picture of Massa in the paddock on Saturday via his X account, just after sprint qualifying had finished.

Massa later spoke to Viaplay after the sprint race on Saturday about his attendance at the race and his legal feud.

"I'm not here as an ambassador, working, I'm here as a fan of Formula 1," he said. "That doesn't change and take away our fight for the justice of the sport.

Felipe Massa en el paddock de Interlagos

Felipe Massa in Interlagos paddock#f1 #BrazilianGP pic.twitter.com/7JoHX2OXxX
— Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega) November 4, 2023