Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have criticized the lack of transparency and accountability in Formula 1 following Susie Wolff’s criminal complaint against the FIA. Last year, Wolff and her husband Toto, the team principal of Mercedes F1, were investigated by the FIA for allegedly receiving confidential information from a member of Formula One Management. Although they were not explicitly named by the FIA, media reports linked them to the investigation. After the FIA backtracked on their investigation, Wolff expressed her dissatisfaction with the governing body’s response. She filed a criminal complaint on March 4, citing a lack of transparency and accountability in the FIA’s conduct. On the same day, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem was cleared of allegations of interference in two events last season. The Mercedes drivers, Hamilton and Russell, expressed their concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability in the sport. Hamilton commended Wolff for taking a stand and highlighted the need for change and accountability within Formula 1. He emphasized the importance of transparency, particularly in a male-dominated sport, and the need to uphold core values and promote inclusivity. Hamilton’s criticism extended beyond the FIA to the wider behavior within Formula 1, referencing the ongoing controversy involving Red Bull boss Christian Horner. Russell echoed Hamilton’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of transparency and the need for all the facts and figures to be made available to the public. He expressed concerns about hidden agendas and stressed the need for Formula 1 to send the right message to its supporters.
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