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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff says the FIA’s investigation into him and his wife Susie at the end of last year did “great damage”.
An inquiry was launched into the conduct of Toto Wolff and his wife Susie Wolff by F1’s governing body last month, following claims that their relationship presented a conflict of interest in the sport. However, the investigation was dropped after Mercedes’ rival teams denied making any complaints. Lewis Hamilton criticized the FIA’s actions as “unacceptable,” and Toto Wolff has now also criticized the sport’s governing body, stating that the investigation has caused significant damage. Following the investigation, several key figures at the FIA, including sporting director Steve Nielsen and women’s commission head Deborah Mayer, resigned from their posts. Wolff expressed concern over the organization’s stability and questioned why so many experienced and qualified individuals have left.
