F1 News: Susie Wolff Launches Attack On FIA - "I Intend To Follow Up!"

Susie Wolff's robust response to the FIA's handling of the investigation calls for a revaluation of governance standards in Formula One

Susie Wolff has publicly criticised the FIA for abruptly ending an investigation into her and Toto Wolff for a potential conflict of interest. Wolff's response to the FIA's statement has raised questions about transparency and accountability within the sport.

Key Takeaways:

• Investigation Concluded: The FIA's investigation into Susie and Toto Wolff, following allegations of exchanging confidential information, was terminated after all F1 teams refuted the concerns.
• Wolff's Disappointment: Wolff expressed dissatisfaction with the FIA's approach, citing a lack of direct communication and negative impacts on her reputation and personal life.
• Demand for Higher Standards: Emphasising the support from F1 teams, Wolff calls for improved transparency and accountability in F1, vowing to pursue further action.

Susie Wolff has voiced her displeasure following the FIA's decision to drop their investigation into a potential conflict of interest involving her and Toto Wolff. In her Instagram post, Wolff questioned the FIA's brief statement, expressing surprise and disappointment at its lack of depth. She criticised the organisation for not speaking to her directly and for the insinuations made about her integrity.

In her Instagram post, Susie Wolff shared her immediate reaction to the FIA's announcement, which has become a focal point of her criticism:

"When I saw the statement issued by the FIA yesterday evening, my first reaction was: 'Is that it?' For two days, insinuations have been made about my integrity in public and through background briefings, but nobody from the FIA has spoken to me directly.

"I might have been collateral damage in an unsuccessful attack on somebody else, or the target of a failed attempt to discredit me personally, but I have worked too hard to have my reputation called into question by an unfounded press release. We have come a long way as a sport.

"I was extremely thankful for the unified support of the Formula One teams. I have worked with so many passionate women and men at F1 and the FIA, who have the very best interests of our sport at heart. However, this episode has so far taken place without transparency or accountability. I have received online abuse about my work and my family.

"I will not allow myself to be intimidated and intend to follow up until I have found out who has instigated this campaign and misled the media. What happened this week is simply not good enough. As a sport, we must demand, and we deserve, better."

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