Controversy surrounding the top category of motorsport intensified after a week FIA World Council in Baku supposedly leak of confidential information which he blames Toto WolfChapter Mercedes team V Formula 1to be the recipient of this “confidential data” coming from Formula 1 management (FOM), of which his wife is a member, Susie Wolf.
The FIA, the governing body of world motorsport, has announced the start investigation to the manager of the German team and the director of the Formula 1 Academy, a program for the development of female drivers, for a possible conflict of interest in exchange of confidential information.
The investigation began following a report published in the magazine. BusinessF1 in which rival team managers allegedly expressed concerns about whether Toto and Susie were passing on the information discussed in private meetings.
Toto and Susie Wolf | Photo: Reuters Archive
The report added that management were “dismayed” when Wolff made comments at a recent meeting that included details they believed could only come from Formula One. Susie is the CEO of the Formula 1 Academy.a role in which he works directly with the Formula 1 chief executive, Stefano Domenicali.
Both teams Mercedes like Formula 1, in addition to the parties involved, They denied any accusations or the presence of inappropriate communications or conflicts of interest.
Formula 1 countered the allegations, saying “we are confident that not a single member of our team disclosed any information unauthorized to the team leader, and we warn everyone not to make reckless and serious unfounded accusations.”
Susie Wolf at the Las Vegas Grand Prix | Photo: Reuters
However, the main focus of the dispute was on Susie Wolfwho showed “deeply offended” but is not “surprised” by the public accusations made against her. “It’s unfortunate when my integrity is questioned in this way, especially when it seems to come from bullying and misogynistic behaviorand focuses on my marital status rather than my abilities.”
As a woman in this sport, I have faced many challenges, but my commitment to breaking down barriers and paving the way for success for future generations remains unwavering. I categorically reject these accusations.
After the controversy and with the main accusation allegedly coming from one of the teams, one after the other Formula 1 teams support WolfBye They deny there are any “inconveniences” or “problems.” on which F1 research is based.
Christian Horner, Director of Red Bull | Photo: Reuters
Among the main figures who came to the defense of Toto and his wife was Christian Hornerdirector of the rival Red Bull team, who assured that “we have a great rivalry on the track, but we have not presented no official complaint“No Susie, no Toto, no pre-FIA Mercedes.”
The team itself published a statement on its social networks, where they delimit and confirm it they made no claims to the FIA, and also supported the Formula 1 Academy and its President.
Team statement pic.twitter.com/OS1SQM6UzD
— Oracle Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) December 6, 2023
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— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) December 5, 2023
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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