Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff’s wife and F1 academy managing director Susie Wolff is reportedly contesting to be the next FIA president. Former F1 world champion Damon Hill reacted to the news and stated that she would be perfect for the role.
Susie, a former professional racing driver herself, was appointed as the managing director of the F1 Academy in 2023. The F1 Academy is an all-girls racing tournament that consists of limited race weekends and has the same format as Formula 1.
Under Susie’s reign, the F1 Academy reached new heights, gaining the support of the FIA, F1 teams, and many prominent F1 drivers.
Meanwhile, according to the latest speculations, Susie is planning to take a major leap in her administration career. According to F1 Chronicle, Susie Wolff is reportedly in the running to be the next FIA president.
Former F1 world champion Damon Hill also reacted to the news and said:
“She’d be perfect.”
Susie Wolff, who has been married to Mercedes team principal Toto since 2011, had an intense face-off with FIA last year when the governing body launched an investigation against her, citing conflict of interest.
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They alleged that F1 teams filed a complaint against the Wolff couple, fearing that sensitive information could be shared between the two, who hold distinct positions in F1.
However, after all nine teams put out a statement saying that they didn’t file a complaint, FIA closed the investigation. But Toto and Susie were hurt by the damage done to their image, and the F1 academy managing director reportedly filed criminal proceedings against FIA.
While the reports of Susie Wolff contesting for the FIA election are unconfirmed, her candidacy could potentially land in the conflict of interest violation. She is married to Mercedes team principal Toto, who also holds a stake in his team.
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