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Wolff believes that Susie was treated unfairly and wants justice to resolve this.

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
March 23, 2024
in Motorsports
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Wolff acredita que Susie foi tratada injustamente e quer que a justiça resolva isso.

The head of the Mercedes Formula 1 team is currently in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix. Susie Wolff, director of the F1 Academy, an exclusive junior racing series for women, did not travel to the third Grand Prix of the season. This is because she recently initiated legal proceedings in a French court on March 4. She took this action in response to “statements made against me” by the FIA, the governing body of Formula 1.

Last December, the Wolffs were the subject of an FIA investigation. The investigation aimed to determine whether the couple had shared confidential information. This investigation was prompted by allegations of conflict of interest that were published in the magazine BusinessF1. However, the FIA closed the investigation after only 48 hours. This decision came after the other nine Formula 1 teams issued nearly identical statements denying that they had made the complaint that triggered the investigation.

In a TV interview with Sky, Toto Wolff, head of the Mercedes team, spoke about Susie Wolff’s decision to take legal action. He described her as a strong woman who always stands up for her beliefs and values. He emphasized that she is determined to pursue this legal action because she believes she has been wronged. He also mentioned that Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, criticized the lack of transparency in the governance of the FIA and expressed support for Susie Wolff’s courage in taking legal action. Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, also expressed his support for Susie Wolff, calling her one of the most respected people in motorsport.

The confirmation of the legal complaint in the French court came shortly after the FIA Ethics Committee cleared its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, of any wrongdoing in two F1 events last year. This ongoing controversy, along with the issues involving Christian Horner, Red Bull team principal, is overshadowing the start of the F1 season.

Toto Wolff acknowledged that there has been a recurring theme of “lack of transparency” in recent weeks and expressed his belief that this is unacceptable for such an important sport. He praised Susie Wolff for initiating the legal process several months ago and emphasized the importance of not sweeping things under the rug. He also suggested that Formula 1 should take a more proactive approach to dealing with issues, even if it means involving external authorities.

Overall, the focus on transparency and accountability in Formula 1 has become a significant topic of discussion, with Susie Wolff’s legal action being just one example. It remains to be seen how this will affect the sport and whether it will encourage further investigations and reforms.

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