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Toto Wolff is under investigation by the FIA amid allegations of conflict of interest.
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has responded to the FIA’s investigation into a potential conflict of interest involving Toto Wolff. The FIA is looking into allegations made by other Team Principals regarding Wolff’s possible distribution of information to his wife, Susie, who is the managing director of the F1 Academy series. There are concerns that Toto Wolff might have access to confidential details about FOM activities, while Susie might have information discussed strictly among team bosses. Mercedes has stated that they have confidence in Wolff’s integrity and deny any wrongdoing. Formula 1 itself has also released a statement denying the allegations and expressing confidence in their procedures to avoid conflicts of interest.
