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Wolff: FIA needs stability amid "concerning" F1 departures
Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of Mercedes AMG, expressed concern over the recent departures of key personnel at the FIA, including sporting director Steve Nielsen, single-seater technical director Tim Goss, and head of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission, Deborah Mayer. Wolff described the loss of Nielsen as a significant blow, highlighting his expertise and fairness in the role. He emphasized the importance of creating a supportive and thriving culture as a leader. Wolff called for stability within the FIA and stressed the need for transparency and ethical standards. The departures occur amidst controversy surrounding an alleged conflict of interest investigation involving Toto and Susie Wolff, which was subsequently shut down. Wolff criticized the way the FIA conducted the probe, stating that it was damaging and stressed the importance of being mindful of the impact of actions and words as role models in the sport.
