F1 News: Former F1 CEO Blamed By Insider For Toto And Susie Wolff Investigation

Former F1 team boss Peter Windsor has speculated that Bernie Ecclestone could be behind the investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff.

Peter Windsor, a former Williams team manager, suspects that former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone might be orchestrating the investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff. 

Key Takeaways:

• Peter Windsor's Allegations: Windsor, on his YouTube channel, suggested that Bernie Ecclestone could be behind the allegations against Susie and Toto Wolff. He pointed out Ecclestone's connection with the magazine 'Business F1,' where the story first appeared, hinting at his potential involvement.
• F1 Teams' Response: All nine other F1 teams have collectively denied any involvement in reporting the issue, distancing themselves from the controversy. 
• Christian Horner's Clarification: Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has explicitly stated that he was not the one who reported the Wolffs. 

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The FIA recently announcement it was investigating Mercedes F1 team boss Toto Wolff and F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff over claims of a conflict of interest and the sharing of confidential information. The statement sparked immediate reactions from Mercedes and Susie Wolff, who expressed their outrage and refused the claims.

The report from Business F1 stated that other team bosses had raised concerns which sparked the investigation. However, the remaining nine teams have all released the same statement to confirm that they have not made any complaints regarding this. 

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Peter Windsor, in his latest YouTube video, discussed the situation and who could be behind it. He said:

"Some people, I am not sure who, have said isn't there a conflict of interest.

"I smell Bernie Ecclestone behind all this. The magazine it appeared in [Business F1] is a magazine he has always been friendly with and has put stories or ideas towards. I am not saying that for sure, but it has got that feel to it. Bernie would like to do it I think."

Christian Horner, the Red Bull Racing team boss, also addressed the rumours linking him to the allegations whilst in an interview with Sky F1. Horner clearly stated that he was not behind it, contradicting earlier rumours suggesting his involvement.