Lewis Hamilton Backs Susie Wolff in Dismissing “Misogynistic” Confidentiality Breach With Toto Wolff

Remember Lewis Hamilton’s recent comments about the Mercedes group picture taken at the end of the season? The Briton talked about there just being 3 people of color in the picture. However, he did appreciate more women in the frame. The Briton has always pushed for diversity in the sport and was the first one to congratulate Susie Wolff when she became the F1 Academy Managing Director. However, as Susie Wolff faces Misogynistic allegations, Lewis Hamilton once again supports her. What are the allegations about?

Earlier this week, it was reported how multiple team bosses unofficially approached FIA regarding the business relationship between Susie Wolff and Toto Wolff. It was brought forward how Toto Wolff, being Susie Wolff’s husband, has access to information that others aren’t able to access. Hence, accusations of conflict of interest came up and both Susie Wolff and Toto Wolff being in their respective roles while maintaining the relationship they have were questioned.

Just a few hours ago, the FIA launched an investigation into the same. It is believed that the Team Principals raised the allegations against a potential conflict of interest. F1 on the other hand have put the allegations in the bin and advised that they are wrong. Susie Wolff and Mercedes’ F1 team took to social media to reject these allegations. Susie Wolff put up a post on her Instagram explaining how she’s disappointed with all the public allegations made that question her integrity. 

Susie Wolff 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 behavior, and focused on my marital status rather than my abilities.” Talking about the challenges of being a woman in F1, she added, “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.”

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Lewis Hamilton has always been against any sort of social evil and raised questions on Susie Wolff’s integrity based on her marital status. This time as well the 7X champ supported Susie Wolff in rejecting the allegations as he shared her post on his Instagram story with “🙌🏾” as the caption. And this isn’t the first time Hamilton has supported Susie Wolff in a cause. 

“It’s always Lewis”: Susie Wolff on Hamilton supporting F1 Academy. 

Since the inception of the F1 Academy, the US GP was the first time that the F1 Academy drivers shared the paddock with F1. And guess what, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were the only ones to meet young drivers. Susie Wolff talked about how it’s always Lewis Hamilton who’s offering support to such causes. And this was confirmed by him coming over.

Susie Wolff, disappointed with the absence of other drivers said, “It’s a little bit sad that it’s always Lewis. He is always the one offering support, coming over. He knows what it’s like to be the only one, and so he has an affinity.”

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