Wolff has discovered herself within the highlight after the FIA issued a press release on Tuesday evening saying its compliance division had opened an investigation into a possible battle of curiosity between an F1 workforce principal and a member of FOM personnel.
It pertains to what the governing physique says was a suggestion that confidential info had been handed on.
Though the governing physique didn’t point out any names, it’s broadly understood that the matter includes Wolff and her husband, Mercedes F1 workforce boss Toto.
Whereas F1 and Mercedes each issued strongly worded statements denying allegations, Susie Wolff took to social media to specific her dismay at what had unfolded on Tuesday afternoon – as she recommended there have been hidden motives at play.
“I’m deeply insulted however sadly unsurprised by the general public allegations which were made this night,” she wrote.
“It’s disheartening that my integrity is being referred to as into query in such a fashion, particularly when it appears to be rooted in intimidatory and misogynistic behaviour, and targeted on my marital standing relatively than my skills.
“All through my profession in motorsport, I’ve encountered and overcome quite a few obstacles and I refuse to let these baseless allegations overshadow my dedication and keenness for F1 Academy.
“As a girl on this sport, I’ve confronted my justifiable share of challenges however my dedication to breaking down limitations and paving the best way for future generations to succeed stays unwavering.
“Within the strongest doable phrases, I reject these allegations.”
Picture by: Carl Bingham / Motorsport Photographs
Toto Wolff, Group Principal and CEO, Mercedes AMG, arrives into the paddock with Susie Wolff
Wolff’s reference to misogynistic behaviour comes in opposition to the backdrop of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem having been scrutinised a number of occasions over latest months for historic sexist remarks he made on a weblog a few years in the past.
On an archived model of his outdated web site, Ben Sulayem wrote that he does: “not like girls who assume they’re smarter than males, for they don’t seem to be in fact.”
Just lately, he spoke to the Press Affiliation and defended his feedback.
“What did I say, if I mentioned it?” he mentioned. “Let’s assume it was [me]. I inform you precisely what it mentioned. It says: ‘I hate when girls assume they’re smarter than us’. However they hate when males assume they’re smarter than them.
“Did I say we’re smarter? No. Did I say they’re much less smarter? No. For God’s sake, if that’s the solely factor they’ve in opposition to me, please be my visitor, you are able to do worse than that.”
