The wife of Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has filed a criminal complaint in the French courts regarding statements made about her by Formula 1's governing body. Susie Wolff, who serves as the director of the all-female series F1 Academy, is under investigation by the FIA for potential conflict of interest and sharing confidential information. The probe was initiated following allegations that Susie and Toto Wolff may have disclosed private meeting information to rival team executives.
After the FIA launched the investigation, the other nine F1 teams denied lodging any complaints against the Wolffs. The FIA closed the investigation within 48 hours, prompting the Wolffs to consider legal action against the FIA. Susie Wolff confirmed on social media that she filed a complaint on March 4, expressing the need for accountability and transparency in the FIA's conduct.
On the same day, the FIA's ethics committee dismissed two whistleblower complaints against President Mohammed Ben Sulayem for alleged interference in two F1 events. The FIA has been urged to investigate Red Bull Racing and team principal Christian Horner over misconduct allegations, but emphasized the necessity of a formal complaint to initiate an investigation.
As F1 gears up for the Australian Grand Prix, attention has been drawn to Red Bull's recent dominance, with Max Verstappen winning 19 of the last 20 races. The ongoing controversies surrounding the FIA's handling of complaints and investigations have added an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming race weekend.
