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The Red Bull Team Principal was “surprised” when the FIA released its statement which said it would investigate “media speculation” into Toto and Susie Wolff.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner responded to the investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff by the FIA. The FIA is looking into allegations of confidential information being discussed between the Mercedes Team Principal and his wife. It is being questioned whether this presents a conflict of interest, as Toto has access to confidential Formula One Management (FOM) activities. Susie would also have access to discussions between Team Principals, which could benefit FOM. Red Bull has denied raising a complaint about Mercedes or the Wolffs to the FIA, with Horner emphasizing their focus on the F1 Academy, where they have worked closely with Susie Wolff. Horner expressed surprise at the FIA’s statement, stating that Red Bull had not instigated or influenced the investigation.