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FIA embarrassingly drop investigation amid misogyny scandal

Two days after releasing a shocking statement, the FIA announced on Thursday that they’d cancelled their “ongoing investigation” into F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff, and whether she was giving “confidential” information to her husband, Toto Wolff. The FIA stated on Tuesday that they were looking into whether “FOM personnel” were handing information to a

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Lewis Hamilton makes huge claim about Mercedes W15

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that Mercedes’ 2024 challenger – the W15 – is set to be a “different animal”, with him having “full faith” in the Brackley-based side that they can give him a much better car next year. For the past two seasons, Hamilton has been given a largely uncompetitive car by the Silver

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FIA under pressure after all F1 teams issue statement amid misogyny scandal

Following a statement made by the FIA on Tuesday, all 10 teams have united to demonstrate their support for F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff, who is facing allegations of giving away “confidential” information to her husband, Toto Wolff. The FIA stated on Tuesday that they’d be investigating allegations that an unnamed team principal had

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Lewis Hamilton had to ‘negate’ Red Bull rumour

1997 Formula 1 World Champion has admitted that Lewis Hamilton had no choice but to “negate” the rumour that he spoke to Red Bull earlier this season, given that talking to other teams whilst under contract is “not allowed”. Ahead of the 2023 season finale in Abu Dhabi, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner told

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F1 teams unite to defend Susie Wolff

Nine Formula 1 teams have released similar statements on defence of F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff, after she was accused of giving “confidential” information to her husband, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. The FIA released a statement on Tuesday that they were aware of allegations that Susie had given information to her husband, without

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‘I am deeply insulted’: Susie Wolff blasts FIA

F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has hit out at the FIA, who released a shocking statement on Tuesday evening accusing her of sharing “confidential” information with her husband, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. The FIA released a statement on Tuesday evening without informing Formula 1 or Mercedes first, something which has infuriated both companies.

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Mercedes respond to FIA investigation over Toto Wolff collusion

Following a bizarre statement by the FIA on Tuesday evening, Mercedes have officially responded, following accusations that team principal Toto Wolff has been receiving “confidential” information from his wife, Susie Wolff. It was recently speculated by one publication that team principals had become concerned that Wolff seemingly knew information before it was revealed in a

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Lewis Hamilton backtracks on accusation

Lewis Hamilton’s stance on reverse grid races being introduced has changed drastically, after he accused those suggesting it back in 2019 as not knowing “what they’re talking about”. With the Sprint format set to be tweaked for 2024, several suggestions have been made as to what could make the 100km race more entertaining. One suggestion

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Mick Schumacher reveals ambitious F1 return plan

Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher is targeting to return to the Formula 1 grid in 2025, after being unsuccessful in his quest for a seat next season. Williams was really Schumacher’s only option for 2024 given that most deals don’t expire until the end of next year; however, it was discovered fairly early in the

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Toto Wolff expecting 2024 car to boost Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff his expecting the team’s 2024 car to boost Lewis Hamilton’s spirit, after the seven-time World Champion was downbeat at the recent season finale. Hamilton looked relieved that the 2023 season was over at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he endured yet another frustrating weekend. The 38-year-old was eliminated in

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