Mercedes Team Principal In Support Of FIA Formal Warning Against Him And Ferrari Team Principal

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff supported FIA's decision to give a formal warning to him and Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.

Two of the ten F1 team principals have been summoned to stewards concerning the Thursday press conference ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

It was Mercedes and Ferrari team principals Toto Wolff and Frederic Vasseir who were investigated for the use of improper language during the conference.

While it was decided no further action would be taken on the case following their hearing, both team principals have been issued a formal warning by FIA. Wolff told the media in Abu Dhabi:

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The document issued by FIA described the highly public profile and role-model status of team principals that has weight in this case. Wolff continued:

F1 drivers and team principals work in a very high-adrenaline environment, and it is not uncommon to hear some of them swear on the team radio. Mercedes team principal suggests nobody should use the F word.

The sport Formula One has grown in popularity over the last couple of years and Wolff highlighted it is important to adhere to the rules of integrity, honesty, and transparency to keep the sport growing. He concluded:

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