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1996 F1 champion Damon Hill has backed Susie Wolff to succeed Mohammed Ben Sulayem as FIA President.
In 2023, conflict arose between Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy, and the FIA, as the governing body launched a conflict-of-interest probe regarding Wolff’s marriage to Mercedes Team Principal, Toto. After the probe was initiated based on an alleged complaint from an F1 team, it was dropped when the remaining nine F1 teams expressed their support for Wolff. Wolff and her husband condemned the investigation, citing its lack of transparency, leading Wolff to launch a criminal complaint against the FIA. Speculations suggest that the feud may be linked to Wolff’s potential run for the FIA presidency, coinciding with the upcoming elections in December. Endorsed by ’96 F1 champion Hill, Wolff’s possible candidacy for the FIA presidency is well-timed, especially with the growing female fan demographic in F1, as highlighted by Forbes. As an advocate for female representation and gender balance in motorsport, Wolff’s leadership could contribute to addressing these imbalances and fostering diversity within the sport, alongside other initiatives like Iron Dames and More than Equal.
