{"id":299190,"date":"2023-12-06T08:39:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T08:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=299190"},"modified":"2023-12-06T08:39:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T08:39:02","slug":"toto-wolff-and-wife-susie-face-fia-probe-over-alleged-conflict-of-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/soccer\/toto-wolff-and-wife-susie-face-fia-probe-over-alleged-conflict-of-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"Toto Wolff and wife Susie face FIA probe over alleged ‘conflict of interest’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie are under investigation by the FIA over an alleged conflict of interest.<\/p>\n

    Susie is the director of F1\u2019s academy for aspiring female racing drivers, reporting directly to president Stefano Domenicali. Toto is the Mercedes F1 team principal and co-owner.<\/p>\n

    The Wolffs were thrown into controversy when Business F1 magazine claimed rival bosses had raised concerns over the couple sharing confidential information from their employers. And the FIA – The F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l'Automobile, the governing body for F1 – has announced its compliance unit is looking into the claims.<\/p>\n

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    The FIA on Tuesday night said it was "aware of media speculation centred on the allegation of information of a confidential nature being passed to an F1 team principal from a member of FOM [F1] personnel.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Both F1 and Mercedes have rejected the accusations. And Susie Wolff responded by saying she was \u201cdeeply insulted and sadly unsurprised\u201d by what she branded as \u201cmisogynistic\u201d claims.<\/p>\n

    She wrote on social media: \u201cIt is disheartening that my integrity is being called into question in such a manner, especially when it seems to be rooted in intimidatory and misogynistic behaviour, and focused on my marital status rather than my abilities."<\/p>\n

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    \u201cThroughout my career in motorsport, I have encountered and overcome numerous obstacles and I refuse to let these baseless allegations overshadow my dedication and passion for F1 Academy.<\/p>\n

    "As a woman in this sport, I have faced my fair share of challenges but my commitment to breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations to succeed remains unwavering."<\/p>\n

    Meanwhile, a Mercedes spokesperson said: "We note the generic statement from the FIA this evening, which responds to unsubstantiated allegations from a single media outlet, and the off-record briefing which has linked it to the team principal of Mercedes-AMG F1.<\/p>\n

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    "The team has received no communication from the FIA compliance department on this topic and it was highly surprising to learn of the investigation through a media statement.<\/p>\n

    "We wholly reject the allegation in the statement and associated media coverage, which wrongly impinges on the integrity and compliance of our team principal.<\/p>\n

    "As a matter of course, we invite full, prompt, and transparent correspondence from the FIA compliance department regarding this investigation and its contents."<\/p>\n