Overview
- High Court judge Robert Jay ruled that Massa has a real prospect of success on unlawful means conspiracy and inducement of breach claims.
- The court dismissed breach‑of‑duty claims against the FIA and refused declaratory relief, noting it cannot rewrite the 2008 championship result.
- The ruling accepted Bernie Ecclestone’s 2023 interview as providing essential new facts that could explain the timing of Massa’s claim.
- Formula One Management, the FIA and Ecclestone sought to have the case thrown out as late and meritless, and they continue to defend the lawsuit.
- Massa seeks about £64 million in damages, a trial date has not been set, and further disclosure requests for emails and messages are expected, though the judge warned of significant causation and jurisdictional hurdles.