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McLaren CEO Zak Brown admits he wants to see a “more unified” relationship between the FIA and Formula 1 amid
Since taking over as FIA President in December 2021, Mohammed Ben Sulayem has faced criticism from the current F1 teams regarding Andretti’s proposed entry into Formula One. The situation escalated when the FIA announced an investigation into a potential conflict of interest involving Toto Wolff, Team Principal at Mercedes F1, and his wife Susie, who is the Managing Director of F1 Academy. However, the case was quickly dropped, with rival F1 teams denying they had triggered the FIA’s actions. Toto Wolff confirmed that he and his wife are currently in legal discussions with the FIA and expressed that the FIA’s actions have caused significant damage. Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, hopes that the FIA and Formula One can find a resolution to their differences and work together in a more unified way. He reiterated that McLaren had no involvement in the investigation and has full confidence in Susie Wolff’s integrity. In an interview, Ben Sulayem stated that he believes some friction between the FIA and Formula One Management is healthy for the growth of the sport, emphasizing that the FIA is not a service provider but represents the sport’s best interests.
