P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes think the FIA’s investigation into the conduct of their F1 team principal Toto Wolff, and his wife Susie, is a “deliberate” attempt to cause reputational damage.
The FIA is investigating allegations of confidential information being passed to an F1 team principal from a member of FOM personnel. The identity of the individuals involved has not been disclosed, but rival team bosses raised concerns about the Wolffs, who have denied the accusations. FIA sources have stated that more than one team principal raised concerns about the conflict of interest between Susie Wolff, the managing director of the F1 Academy, and Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal. The FIA denies any misogynistic intent in their investigation, stating that they are responding to competitor concerns and following due process. Mercedes has not received any communication from the FIA regarding the investigation. There is friction between the FIA and Toto Wolff, and some believe that the timing of the investigation was meant to cause reputational damage to the team.
