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Susie Wolff Takes Legal Action Against FIA Over Conflict of Interest Inquiry

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Susie Wolff, the director of F1's academy for aspiring female racing drivers, has filed a criminal complaint against the FIA following its controversial conflict of interest inquiry into her. She criticizes the lack of transparency and accountability from the FIA and emphasizes the importance of calling out improper behavior. The FIA's investigation was prompted by claims that Wolff's relationship with her husband presented a conflict of interest in the sport.

Susie Wolff, the director of F1's academy for aspiring female racing drivers, has taken legal action against the FIA following its controversial conflict of interest inquiry into her. Wolff, who is also the wife of Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, filed a criminal complaint in the French courts regarding the statements made by the FIA. She expressed her disappointment with the lack of transparency and accountability from the FIA and emphasized the importance of calling out improper behavior.

The FIA's investigation was prompted by a magazine's claims that Wolff's relationship with her husband presented a conflict of interest in the sport. However, the inquiry was abruptly withdrawn, leading to criticism of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's judgement

 

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