P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Both Toto and Susie Wolff have released statements demanding “transparency” over the “unfounded” FIA investigation into the pair’s alleged conflict
The FIA Compliance Department is investigating a case of confidential information being exchanged, involving an active Formula 1 team principal and FOM personnel. Toto Wolff, the team boss of Mercedes’ F1 team, made a comment that indicated he had access to information from FOM. F1 and Mercedes denied the allegations and criticized the FIA for not informing them about the investigation. The other nine F1 teams denied any involvement in prompting the FIA’s action. The FIA released a statement stating that there is no ongoing investigation and they are satisfied with the procedures in place to prevent conflicts of interest in F1. Toto Wolff and Susie Wolff are currently in legal talks with the FIA to understand why this incident occurred and are reserving all legal rights.
