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Wolffs' Investigation Update: All F1 Teams Deny Making Conflict Of Interest Complaints To FIA
F1Thursday, 07 December 2023 at 09:00
All F1 teams posted identical statements saying no one made a complaint that could prompt FIA to launch the Toto and Susie Wolff's conflict of interest investigation.
FIA recently launched an investigation against Toto and Susie Wolff for an alleged conflict of interest. Toto and Susie supposedly had access to and shared insider information with each other that could benefit them in the roles of team principal and F1 academy managing director.
The case got really interesting when F1 and Mercedes team responded to the announcement of launched investigation they were not informed about it prior to finding out through the media and both denied the allegations.
F1's statement read the organization had "complete confidence that the allegations are wrong." Mercedes's statement said, "We wholly reject the allegation in the statement and associated media coverage" and called the allegations "unsubstantiated."
Susie Wolff also responded to the investigation through her social media, sharing that she was deeply insulted and disheartened by the allegations.
While rejecting all the allegations, Susie Wolff wrote they seem to be "rooted in intimidatory and misogynistic behavior" and focused on her "marital status" rather than her abilities.
The whole case seemed to be based on an article shared by a media outlet claiming an anonymous team principal accused Toto Wolff of possessing information he could access only through Susie Wolff.
However, all the nine remaining F1 teams synonymously shared an identical statement yesterday on their social media that rejected making any complaints to FIA. The statements read:
"We can confirm that we have not made any complaint to the FIA regarding the allegation of information of a confidential nature being passed between an F1 Team Principal and a member of FOM staff."
All teams also supported the F1 Academy program and its managing director - Susie Wolff. A few questions remain - why was the investigation launched? Who is at fault? And what happens Now? See all the team statements below:
Team Statement
We can confirm that we have not made any complaint to the FIA regarding the allegation of information of a confidential nature being passed between an F1 Team Principal and a member of FOM staff. We are pleased and proud to support F1 Academy and its managing director through…
McLaren Racing statement.
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