P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The saga surrounding allegations against Red Bull’s Horner overshadowed the opening race weekend of the season.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is hopeful the FIA will “set the compass right” amid allegations against Christian Horner overshadowing F1’s on-track activity. The season began with Horner investigated over allegations of inappropriate behavior, which he denied, and despite initially being cleared, new evidence surfaced via an anonymous source. Wolff stressed the importance of transparency and emphasized that judging must be done by the governing body. He expressed pride in Mercedes’ commitment to equality and diversity in F1. Wolff refrained from escalating the situation, focusing on the bigger picture and urging the governing body to take appropriate action for the sport’s integrity.
