Susie Wolff takes legal action against FIA

The F1‌ Driver Academy managing director, Susie ⁣Wolff, found herself in the spotlight after the FIA announced it was⁣ investigating a potential conflict of interest. Media⁤ reports suggested confidential information had been shared between Wolff and her husband, Mercedes ⁢team boss Toto ⁢Wolff, ⁤leading to complaints from other ​teams.

Following a​ backlash and denials‌ from Mercedes’ rivals,‌ the FIA backed down and closed the case, stating there was no ⁢evidence‌ to warrant ⁤a formal investigation. Despite this, Susie Wolff⁢ felt ⁣that her reputation had been damaged by the incident.

In response, she filed‍ a criminal⁤ complaint in French courts against the⁣ FIA, seeking ​transparency and ⁤accountability for their actions. The FIA’s recent policy‌ of keeping complaints confidential has raised further questions about ‍their handling of the situation.

Summary:

Susie ⁢Wolff, managing ⁢director of​ the F1 ⁤Driver Academy, takes ​legal action against the FIA after a conflict of interest investigation ⁢involving her and Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. Despite the ‍case being ⁣closed, Wolff‌ seeks accountability⁣ and transparency from the‍ FIA,‍ highlighting their handling of the‌ matter.