2024 is turning out to be an action packed season for Formula 1. However, all the action is taking place away from the race tracks in corporate board rooms. After the shocking developments of Red Bull’s Horner, Massa’s legal actions and FIA boss, now Susie Wolff is taking FIA to the courts.
Susie Wolff is taking the matter to the courts
Last year, F1 world was in a shock when the FIA announced that they are opening an investigation against Susie Wolff, head of the F1 Academy program for a possible ‘Conflict of Interest’. However, the investigation was scrapped within a few days after strong words on condemn by the Formula 1 community including all the 10 teams.
Now, Susie Wolff is set to take the matter to a French court. She wrote a public statement about it on X (formerly Twitter).
— Susie Wolff (@Susie_Wolff) March 20, 2024
FIA President and the tussle with Formula 1
Recently, the FIA president was facing an inquiry about him trying to influence the races. While the full details of the allegations are confidential, it is understood that the inquiry is examining potential breaches of the FIA’s ethical code. However, the inquiry was concluded and president Mohammed Ben Sulayem was cleared of all wrongdoing.
Now, this case brings back the highlight to the strained relation between FIA and Formula 1. And the inquiry into the FIA Chairman and Susie’s actions will be closely watched by the motor sport community. And the outcome could influence the future direction of the sport and the governance of the FIA.
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