#but Toto doing something unethical is not a reason to attack Susie for something she’s not even being accused of involvement in

[scuderiakarts]

Certain sections of F1 media literally can’t breathe without denigrating Susie Wolff. When she got appointed managing director of F1A - it’s because of Toto. When F1A has success - it’s because she’s married to Toto and he’s influenced the other teams. When Toto is accused of something unethical - “did you know his wife works with the FIA?” [even though she’s not involved in this at all and is not accused of having leaked information]

Susie Wolff is a racing driver in her own right. She’s been a successful Team Principal in Formula E, and CEO of a racing team (one that was in direct competition with Mercedes might I add). She was a Formula 1 development driver and the first woman to drive in a Grand Prix weekend for more than 20 years.

She has a career that she’s earned on her own, completely separate from who she chose to marry, and the reduction of her to just “Toto’s wife” - including by other F1 Team Principals - is such blatant, ugly sexism.

“Imagine if Geri Horner was working in F2?” If Geri Horner had Susie’s resume I would love for her to be working in motorsports because we need more women in motorsports at all levels, including at the top?

#and I’m not defending Toto btw if he did insider trading that’s obviously bad #personally I think they all use all the contacts they have at the FIA to figure out information ahead of time because that’s pretty much #part of your job description when you’re in a role like that but whatever #but Toto doing something unethical is not a reason to attack Susie for something she’s not even being accused of involvement in #sexism in this sport rears it’s ugly head yet again can’t say I’m surprised #susie wolff #mercedes #f1