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Toto Wolff and Susie Wolff are reportedly at the centre of an FIA investigation over a possible conflict of interest.
“The FIA is investigating allegations that confidential information may have been passed from a member of FOM personnel to a team principal in Formula One,” the FIA stated. The individuals being investigated are Toto and Susie Wolff, who hold high-ranking positions within the sport. Toto is the team principal of Mercedes, while Susie is the managing director of the F1 Academy. Concerns have been raised about potential conflicts of interest due to their roles. It is alleged that Toto could access information about Formula One Group through his wife, while Susie could have information from F1 team boss meetings via her husband. Following complaints from rival team principals, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem felt compelled to take action, resulting in the involvement of the FIA Compliance Department in the investigation.