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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 3d

Crazy how Massa’s entire case is based on an interview with a convicted fraudster that the convicted fraudster says they can’t even remember giving.

I’d be very surprised if this case even makes it to a full hearing. #F1 www.autosport.com/f1/news/mass...

Massa's lawyer: Ecclestone, Mosley involved in "deliberate concealment" of Crashgate

Felipe Massa's case over the legitimacy of the 2008 F1 championship will reach the end of its pre-trial stage on Friday, before a decision is made on whether it warrants a full hearing

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 4d

If the FIA was a properly democratic organisation, with robust and fair governance procedures, this wouldn't be necessary.

Sadly, Ben Sulayem doesn't seem to be interested in that sort of thing. #F1 #NoMoreBS www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

Laura Villars starts legal action against FIA over election for president

Swiss racing driver Laura Villars launches a legal action against motorsport's governing body to challenge its election process.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 4d

This is such a ridiculous lawsuit. There is simply no way that Massa can say with any certainty that 'Crashgate' cost him the title.

Nothing more than a sorry attempt at a payday. #F1 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

Felipe Massa court case against F1 bosses over 'Crashgate' begins at High Court

Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is seeking £64m in damages over the 2008 drivers' championship, which was won by Lewis Hamilton.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 6d

So, no teams actually breached the cost cap last year, despite the rumours.

Red Bull remain the ONLY team to have ever done so. #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-...

All F1 teams meet 2024 cost cap as Aston Martin accepts "procedural breach"

The FIA has confirmed its Formula 1 2024 Cost Cap Administration findings

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 6d

Fernando can't believe it and in this case, neither can I!

The FIA is an absolute joke. Some leniency on lap 1 is fine, but in the #MexicoGP is became a no holds barred, anything goes free for all. That's just idiotic. #F1

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 7d

The FIA is too busy ignoring turn 1, lap 1 and finding any excuse possible to penalise Lewis Hamilton. They clearly don't have time to ensure the safety of race marshals, too.

The level of incompetence is unreal. #F1 #MexicoGP www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

Mexico City Grand Prix: Liam Lawson has near miss with F1 marshals

Liam Lawson says he narrowly avoided a fatal accident during Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix after two marshals ran across the track.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 7d

I can when others got away with worse. Lewis had a small time gain, which was exacerbated by Bearman parking it in the apex to hold P4.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 7d

I’m not surprised that Lewis can’t quite get his head around the #MexicoGP penalty.

It was an absolute farce that he was penalised for a small time gain while others got away with worse. Pathetic from the FIA stewards. #F1 www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lewi...

Lewis Hamilton fumes over Mexico GP penalty: “Pretty nuts”

Lewis Hamilton called his 10-second Mexico GP penalty for cutting Turn 4 “pretty nuts' as he questioned the stewards after it dropped him to P8

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 7d

Well... Great drives from Norris to win and Bearman to take P4. Outstanding from both.

Leclerc and Verstappen in P2 and P3. Both should've had penalties but were let off.

Hamilton was completely and utterly screwed over. He gets penalised but everyone else can do whatever they like. #F1 #MexicoGP

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 7d

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 8d

Really hope that Lewis can make the most of the opportunity. The Ferrari looks good. It sounds like they’re finally listening to the drivers.

Better late than never! #F1 #MexicoGP www.autosport.com/f1/news/hami...

Hamilton plots aggressive Mexico GP start after "finally gelling" with Ferrari set-up

The seven-time champion secured his best grand prix qualifying result for Ferrari in Mexico

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 10d

Looks like Ben Sulayem has outdone himself yet again.

There’s something very rotten at the FIA. 🤢 #F1 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

Victor Kiryanov: Sanctioned Russian ex-general back at motorsport's governing body, the FIA

Former Russian general Victor Kiryanov returns to the leadership of motorsport's governing body, the FIA, despite being under UK and EU sanctions for his alleged involvement in the Ukraine war.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 13d

Sure, obviously it’s not the most harmful thing they can do, but it’s not “harmless” and it is unsportsmanlike. I cannot see any other team doing this.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 13d

By definition it’s not harmless if it compromises Norris’s ability to line up in his grid box. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 13d

It’s not really harmless. McLaren placed the tape for a purpose.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 13d

It's great to hear Lewis feeling much more positive about things. It takes time to adapt, particularly when you've been somewhere as long as he'd been at Mercedes.

Hopefully, this feeling is maintained! #F1 www.formula1.com/en/latest/ar...

Hamilton ‘finally’ feeling on top of his Ferrari after US GP

Lewis Hamilton expressed relief after a strong weekend at the United States Grand Prix left him feeling that he has “finally” made a much-needed breakthrough with Ferrari.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 14d

A much mlore positive result for Ferrari at the #USGP. P3 and P4 is solid.

I'd have preferred it the other way around so Lewis got that overdue podium, but he did very well to hang on after suspecting he had a puncture on the last lap. I bet Alonso couldn't believe it! 🤣 #F1

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 14d

Not cheating this time, but incredibly bad sportsmanship.

They'll always be #RedBullCheats, I guess. It's in their DNA. #F1 #USGP www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

US Grand Prix: Red Bull fined for trying to remove tape marking Lando Norris' grid position

Red Bull are fined 50,000 euros after a team member tried to remove the tape marking Lando Norris' grid position for the United States Grand Prix.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 15d

I think Fred is safe… for now (as in he’ll be there next year).

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 15d

It really should. It’s complete nonsense.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 15d

Hopefully, this puts the Horner BS to bed once and for all. The TP is not the issue at Ferrari. #F1 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

Ferrari has 'full confidence' in team boss Frederic Vasseur, says chairman John Elkann

Ferrari chairman John Elkann says the company has

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 16d

How can anyone believe that the process for the election of FIA president is fair or democratic?

Ben Sulayem has taken the organisation backwards yet he’s effectively a unchallengeable dictator. What a sorry state of affairs… 😔 #F1 www.the-race.com/formula-1/fi...

FIA Presidential candidate concedes defeat and lodges ethics complaints

FIA presidential hopeful Tim Mayer has conceded his election hopes are over and lodged seven ethics complaints regarding the FIA's democratic processes

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 19d

Agree.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 19d

Absolutely, no! I think it's all BS anyway. Ferrari aren't performing and Horner wants to be back in F1. It's an easy story to write, but it just doesn;t fit for me.

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Rob @robm.bsky.social · 19d

Unusually for Sky, this is a good analysis and one that I completely agree with.

For me, Horner and Ferrari just don't fit. When you look deeper than the surface, Ferrari can't give him what he wants and he's not right for Ferrari. #F1 www.skysports.com/f1/news/1204...

Christian Horner: Are reports linking Ferrari to former Red Bull team principal realistic?

Ferrari are the latest team to have been linked with Christian Horner following the Brits official exit from Red Bull in September; watch every session of the United States GP Sprint weekend live on S...

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