Susie Wolff has announced she has taken legal action against the FIA following the conflict of interest inquiry last December.
Wolff, director of the F1 Academy series and wife of Mercedes team principal Toto, wants to ‘call out improper behaviour’.
The FIA launched an inquiry late in 2023 following a claim from Business F1 magazine regarding a conflict of interest.
The magazine said that rival team bosses had raised concerns that the Wolffs were sharing confidential information from their respective employers.
Susie Wolff says she is taking legal action against the FIA
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Wolff said at the time that she was ‘deeply insulted but sadly unsurprised’ by the inquiry.
But the FIA ended the investigation just two days after announcing the compliance department was looking into the matter.
However, Wolff was clearly not satisfied with the process and she is now taking legal action against the governing body.
She wrote on Instagram on Wednesday: “I can confirm that I personally filed a criminal complaint in the French courts on the 4th of March in relation to the statements made about me by the FIA last December.
“There has still not been any transparency or accountability in relation to the conduct of the FIA and its personnel in this matter.
“I feel more than ever it is important to stand up, call out improper behaviour and make sure people are held to account.
“Whilst some may think silence absolves them from responsibility – it does not.”
Wolff, a former professional racing driver, has been in charge of the F1 Academy series since last March.
She expressed her disappointment in December that her integrity was being questioned.
Wolff said: “It is disheartening that my integrity is being called into question in such a manner, especially when it seems to be rooted in intimidatory and misogynistic behaviour, and focused on my marital status rather than my abilities.
“Throughout my career in motorsport, I have encountered and overcome numerous obstacles and I refuse to let these baseless allegations overshadow my dedication and passion for F1 Academy.
“As a woman in this sport, I have faced my fair share of challenges but my commitment to breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations to succeed remains unwavering.”
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Susie Wolff and Toto Wolff married in 2011
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The FIA released a statement in December confirming that the inquiry had been closed, saying they were satisfied the correct measures were in place.
The statement read: “Following a review of Formula 1 Management’s F1 code of conduct and F1 conflict of interest policy, and confirmation that appropriate protective measures are in place to mitigate any potential conflicts, the FIA is satisfied that FOM’s compliance management system is robust enough to prevent any unauthorised disclosure of confidential information.
“The FIA can confirm that there is no ongoing investigation in terms of ethical or disciplinary inquiries involving any individual.
Susie Wolff wants people to be held to account following the inquiry in December
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“As the regulator, the FIA has a duty to maintain the integrity of global motorsport.
“The FIA reaffirms its commitment to integrity and fairness.”
GB News have approached the FIA for comment.
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