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Formula 1 and Mercedes have issued stinging statements in response to the FIA revealing its compliance department will look into a team principal and a member of Formula One Management
Formula 1 and Mercedes strongly responded to the FIA’s announcement that it is investigating a team principal and a member of Formula One Management for allegedly passing confidential information. The FIA did not provide specifics or name the individuals involved, but there has been media speculation implicating Mercedes’ Toto Wolff and Susie Wolff. Mercedes vehemently denies the allegations, rejecting the FIA’s statement and media coverage. Both Mercedes and F1 were surprised by the announcement, as they had not been informed about the investigation by the FIA compliance department. F1 expressed confidence in their processes and procedures and cautioned against making unsubstantiated allegations.
