Analysis: Could Felipe Massa overturn Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 world title?

Forget the aftermath of Abu Dhabi 2021 - the biggest title shock I experienced in over 350 Grands Prix was the sight of Felipe Massa fighting back tears on the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix podium (main picture), as 34 seconds of euphoria after doing everything possible to secure the title by winning the season finale gave way to anguish, as McLaren's Lewis Hamilton slithered past Timo Glock at the last corner of the last lap to snatch a crucial fifth place. That season had seen Hamilton and Massa jostling tightly, with both scoring five wins. However, the latter's peaks were…

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