THE SPORTSMISTAKES RECORD

Felipe Massa Fuel Hose Singapore

2008 • F1 • Team Mistake • Pit Stop Error
Felipe Massa Fuel Hose Singapore — SportsMistakes artwork

THE STORY

During the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, Ferrari's Felipe Massa was released from his pit stop with the fuel hose still attached, dragging it down the pit lane before stopping. This error dropped him from first to last place, and he later received a drive-through penalty for an unsafe release. (formula1.com)

TEAMS / PEOPLE: Ferrari, Felipe Massa

WHY IT MATTERS

This incident significantly impacted Massa's championship bid, contributing to his eventual loss of the 2008 title by a single point to Lewis Hamilton.

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