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‘No option but to trust FIA’ amid criminal complaint, interference claims – F1 team bosses
The FIA Compliance Department investigated allegations against president Mohammed Ben Sulayem regarding the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and Las Vegas circuit homologation delays, but he was cleared of any wrongdoing unanimously, with the FIA appreciating his cooperation. F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff filed a criminal complaint against the FIA over a potential conflict of interest with husband Toto, denying allegations of sharing confidential information. Ferrari F1 boss Fred Vasseur expressed trust in the FIA amidst controversial complaints against Red Bull’s Christian Horner, emphasizing the need to rely on the system. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown called for total transparency from the FIA to address serious recent events, stating the importance of independence and openness. RB CEO Peter Bayer emphasized the need to balance transparency with protecting whistleblowers and respecting confidentiality, acknowledging the challenges in navigating these issues in a rapidly growing sport landscape.
