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The FIA’s public statement about a potential investigation into a conflict of interest involving Toto and Susie Wolff was too hasty and “quite embarrassing for the whole sport,” according to Ferrar…
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes that the FIA’s initial public statement regarding a potential conflict of interest involving Toto and Susie Wolff was too hastily made and embarrassing for the sport as a whole. The statement was based on a single report, and Mercedes, the Wolffs, and the other teams on the grid strongly responded to it. The FIA later retracted their statement after reviewing the F1 Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Vasseur suggests that the FIA should have taken more time to avoid any incorrect conclusions. Despite this incident, Vasseur believes that the current situation will not significantly harm the negotiation of the new Concorde Agreement, as it actually brought the teams together in defense of Susie Wolff. He acknowledges the progress made in the stability and sustainability of the sport over the past five years, thanks to financial regulations and the cost cap. Vasseur emphasizes the importance of unity and collaboration moving forward.
