Susie Wolff: A potential presidential candidate for FIA?

Toto Wolff is not the only one linked to great success in Formula 1. His partner, Susie Wolff, who is currently the director of the F1 Academy, has also become a key figure in the sport. There are rumors that she could become the next president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), a topic of speculation after the current FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, became increasingly unpopular. These rumors became even more lively after a recent investigation that also involved the Wolff couple.

An investigation that caused controversy

At the end of 2023, Ben Sulayem opened an investigation into a possible conflict of interest between Susie Wolff, who runs the F1 Academy, and her husband Toto Wolff, the boss of the Mercedes F1 team. Although the investigation was soon suspended, it did not go without a reaction. The FIA ​​found no evidence of any conflict of interest, but the investigation itself gave rise to much speculation. Many believed that the entire process was focused on her marital status, rather than her professional abilities.

Susie publicly criticized the investigation, calling it "misogynistic" and aimed at her personal life. She filed a lawsuit against the FIA ​​in a French court, seeking to challenge the way the investigation was conducted. Although the outcome of that procedure is not yet known, it has already started wider political discussions in motorsport.

A possible candidacy that would change F1

If Susie really decides to run for FIA president, it could be a precedent, as she would become the first woman to head this organization. Although she is known for her efforts in breaking barriers in motorsport, her candidacy would certainly cause major political changes within the FIA. Her experience from the F1 Academy, a program that supports women in the sport, could bring a new vision for the FIA.

Elections in 2025

Presidential elections in the FIA ​​are scheduled for December 2025, and Ben Sulayem has the right to run for two more terms. While it welcomes possible challengers, the political landscape within the FIA ​​could be significantly altered depending on whether Susie Wolff actually becomes a challenger.