Hamilton castigates FIA over Wolff investigation: 'It's unacceptable'

After the reaction of the Wolff couple, here is that of Lewis Hamilton. The Briton reacted to the episode of the investigation carried out by the FIA ​​with Susie and Toto wolff, launched Tuesday and abandoned Thursday, on a possible conflict of interest between the general director of the F1 Academy and the team boss Classic Mercedes for sale. Asked about this subject during the press conference ahead of the FIA ​​awards ceremony in Baku (Azerbaijan), the seven-time world champion fiercely criticized the governing body's actions this week.

“It is truly disappointing to see that the governing body of our sport has sought to question the integrity of one of the most incredible leaders we have ever had in our sport, Susie Wolff, without question, without providing evidence, and just saying “sorry” at the end, confided Lewis Hamilton. This is simply unacceptable. We have a lot of great people within our sport doing amazing work. We are constantly fighting to improve diversity and inclusion within the industry. But it seems that some FIA ​​leaders are trying to push us back every time we try to take a step forward. That must change. »

Hamilton wants to raise diversity issues in F1

Susie and Toto Wolff reacted a little earlier this Friday via two press releases, reserving the right to launch legal action to shed light on this “false affair”. For Lewis Hamilton, the announcement of the investigation carried out by the FIA ​​into one of the influential women in the F1 universe shows to what extent diversity issues still need to be discussed and resolved.

“This is a global sport and we have an incredible opportunity and natural responsibility to be leaders of change, did he declare. When we go to all these countries around the world, we have a responsibility to make sure we're going in the right direction. So I want to recognize that a lot of people are doing remarkable work. But we need to make changes to make sure we're all moving in the right direction. »

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