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Off-track controversies in F1 continued ahead of the Australian Grand Prix as Susie Wolff filed a criminal complaint against the FIA
McLaren CEO Zak Brown emphasized the importance of the FIA addressing off-track issues with complete transparency amidst distractions from the racing at the Australian Grand Prix. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem was cleared of wrongdoing after whistleblower allegations were dismissed, but F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff filed a criminal complaint against the FIA over previous allegations. The ongoing controversy involving Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, initially dismissed, resurfaced with an appeal following allegations of improper conduct towards a female employee. Brown urged for swift resolutions to these serious issues to enable a return of focus to racing, emphasizing the necessity of transparency and independent investigations in tackling the various situations. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur supported the call for transparency, acknowledging the need to trust the governing body to address the issues at hand. Vasseur highlighted the importance of not contributing to speculation and rumors, emphasizing the role of the teams as stakeholders in the sport rather than complaints.
