標題: Red Bull boss Christian Horner denies submitting complaint to FIA
over Susie and Toto Wolff as other teams follow suit
紅牛老闆Horner否認向FIA投訴Toto與Susie，其他車隊也紛紛跟進
來源: Sky體育
懶人包:
Wolff夫妻分別擔任賓士車隊領隊及F1 Academy女子系列賽總經理
(一個參賽方、一個大會方)
被指控夫妻間交流機密資訊
FIA週二時宣佈開始進行調查
但是賓士以外9支車隊都否認有投訴此事
(否認的聲明還都長幾乎一樣)
聲明:
We can confirm that we(或代換成車隊名稱) have not made any complaint
to the FIA regarding the allegation of information of a confidential
nature being passed between anF1 Team Principal and a member of FOM staff.
We are pleased and proud to support F1 Academy and its managing director
through our commitment to sponsor an entrant in our liveries from next season.
我們沒有向FIA指控F1車隊領隊及FOM雇員間的機密資訊交流
我們很高興也很自豪能透過下賽季的塗裝贊助支持F1 Academy及其總經理
新聞內文:
Mercedes' Formula 1 rivals have dramatically united to deny making complaints
to the FIA over the alleged exchange of confidential information between the
team's boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie Wolff, the head of F1 Academy.
The FIA, F1's governing body, announced an investigation into the pair's
conduct on Tuesday, stating its compliance department was looking into the
matter.
The FIA has rejected any notion that the launch of its investigation has been
prompted by misogyny, stating that it is following due process. Sources
within the governing body have suggested to Sky Sports News that more than
one F1 team principal raised a concern about the Wolffs.
With F1 and Mercedes having rejected the allegations on Tuesday, the other
nine teams spectacularly united on Wednesday evening with the coordinated
release of a statement across their social media channels denying the
submission of a complaint.
The statement said: "We can confirm that we have not made any complaint to
the FIA regarding the allegation of information of a confidential nature
being passed between an F1 Team Principal and a member of FOM staff.
"We are pleased and proud to support F1 Academy and its managing director
through our commitment to sponsor an entrant in our liveries from next
season."
Horner: Red Bull were surprised by FIA statement
Speaking live on Sky Sports News earlier on Wednesday, Red Bull chief
Christian Horner had said neither his team nor their junior squad AlphaTauri
had submitted an official complaint, and that he had been "surprised" by the
FIA statement.
"We have a big rivalry [with Mercedes] on track but we haven't raised any
official complaint either about Susie or Toto or Mercedes to the FIA.
"In fact, Red Bull has been the team that has got most involved with F1
Academy since its inception, to the point that between the two Red Bull-owned
teams, we'll be entering three cars in 2024. So we've been working closely
with Susie, who's been doing a great job on F1 Academy.
"So I think we, like others, were quite surprised by the statement that came
out last night, but it certainly wasn't instigated or required or set off by
Red Bull.
"We've not raised any official complaint or made any requests to the FIA or
to FOM.
"As far as the other teams, I can't talk on behalf of others. This is an FIA
thing, they've taken this action, but as I say, certainly nothing to do with
Red Bull."
Wolff 'deeply insulted' by 'misogynistic' allegations
Discussions on the matter between the FIA and FOM are understood to have
taken place on Wednesday. But while F1 is believed to have received a letter
on the matter, Mercedes have not yet received correspondence on the
investigation from the governing body.
In the hours after the FIA's press statement on Tuesday evening, both F1 and
Mercedes released statements, with the former claiming the FIA investigation
was based upon "imprudent and serious allegations without substance".
Wolff, who was the last woman to drive in an F1 practice session and was
appointed managing director of F1 Academy in March 2023 ahead of the
all-female series' inaugural season, then used her Instagram account to
directly address the allegations.
"I am deeply insulted but sadly unsurprised by the public allegations that
have been made this evening," she wrote.
"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.
"In the strongest possible terms, I reject these allegations."
Toto Wolff has become one of the most powerful figures in the sport since
taking charge of Mercedes in 2013, guiding the team to eight successive
constructors' titles between 2014 and 2021.
A Mercedes statement said: "We note the generic statement from the FIA this
evening, which responds to unsubstantiated allegations from a single media
outlet, and the off-record briefing which has linked it to the team principal
of Mercedes-AMG F1.
"The team has received no communication from the FIA Compliance Department on
this topic and it was highly surprising to learn of the investigation through
a media statement.
"We wholly reject the allegation in the statement and associated media
coverage, which wrongly impinges on the integrity and compliance of our team
principal.
"As a matter of course, we invite full, prompt, and transparent
correspondence from the FIA Compliance Department regarding this
investigation and its contents."
Formula 1 offered an equally robust denial of any wrongdoing having occurred,
saying: "We note the public statement made by the FIA this evening that was
not shared with us in advance.
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