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Massa's legal challenge to overturn 2008 F1 title looking unlikely to succeed

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Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - September 30, 2022 Former F1 driver Felipe Massa speaks with Alfa Romeo's Valtteri Bottas ahead of practice REUTERS/Edgar Su/File photo
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Overview

  • Retired racer Felipe Massa is fighting to overturn Lewis Hamilton's 2008 F1 championship victory.
  • Massa claims he was robbed of the title due to cheating by Renault.
  • Massa wants all points from the key race canceled and the title reversed.
  • Experts are skeptical Massa's challenge will succeed as F1 titles are rarely overturned.
  • Massa's team has issued document requests and plans a full legal challenge.