Susie Wolff Files Criminal Complaint Against FIA
Susie Wolff has taken legal action against the FIA following a controversial inquiry into her activities from the previous year. The F1 Academy head, along with her husband Toto Wolff, who is the principal of the Mercedes team, came under scrutiny due to allegations of a potential conflict of interest.
Background of the Investigation
The investigation was initiated in response to a report published in Business F1 magazine in December. The report suggested that Toto Wolff might have been gaining advantages from information shared by his wife, Susie Wolff. This led to concerns raised by other team principals within the Formula 1 community.
Response from FIA
Shortly after the FIA acknowledged that its compliance department was looking into the matter, the federation clarified that there was no ongoing investigation related to ethical or disciplinary issues involving any specific individual.
Legal Action by Susie Wolff
Despite the denial of the allegations by Susie Wolff, she decided to take a significant step by filing a criminal complaint in the French courts on March 4th. Through her social media account, she expressed her dissatisfaction with the lack of transparency and accountability regarding the conduct of the FIA and its personnel.
“I believe it is crucial to speak out against inappropriate behavior and ensure that individuals are held accountable. Silence should not be seen as a way to evade responsibility,” Wolff stated.
The FIA has not yet provided a response to these recent developments.