Felipe Massa's legal battle over the 2008 F1 title and compensation for the lost championship will continue, after a UK court ruled his lawsuit against FOM, Bernie Ecclestone, and the FIA can proceed. Massa claims a race-fixing conspiracy in Singapore cost him the championship.

Massa stated: “This is an extraordinary victory – an important day for me, for justice, and for everyone passionate about Formula 1. The Court acknowledged the strength of our case and did not allow the defendants to smother the truth about 2008. The deliberate crash cost me a world title, and the authorities at the time chose to cover up the facts instead of defending the integrity of the sport.”

He continued: “They did everything they could to stop the lawsuit, but our fight is for justice, and today we took a decisive step. The truth will prevail at trial. We will investigate everything thoroughly. Every document, every communication, every piece of evidence revealing the conspiracy among the defendants will be presented.”

Massa is seeking £64 million ($84 million) in damages for lost earnings and sponsorship. The court ruled that his claims of conspiracy and breach of contract have "real prospects of success," without requiring him to have a directly enforceable contractual right.

While the court cannot change the results of the 2008 season, Massa’s legal team plans to seek further documents, including emails and texts from the defendants, to strengthen their case.

Massa concluded: “I am more determined and confident than ever! When the whole truth comes to light, justice will be served – for me, for Brazilians, for the tifosi, for all motorsport fans who deserve an honest sport, and for the very future of F1.”