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F1: Toto Wolff backs wife Susie after she took legal action over conflict of interest inquiry

Toto Wolff said wife Susie “has always followed through on her convictions and values” after she began legal action against motorsport’s governing body.

Susie Wolff, the F1 Academy series director, has lodged a case against the FIA ​​following its conflict of interest inquiry into her last year.

The inquiry was launched in December but ended two days later.

“Susie is a strong woman and she doesn’t take anything from anyone,” said Wolff.

The Mercedes team principal added: “She has always followed through on her convictions and values, and that is the case here.

“She is very unemotional about it, and

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A-League: Lazaridis to make Perth Glory ‘great again’

Former Socceroos star Stan Lazaridis has vowed to make Perth Glory “great again” in his newly appointed role of football director.

Perth product Lazaridis, who played for the Glory for two seasons at the tail end of a career that included stints at English outfits West Ham and Birmingham City, said he “needed to give something back” to his hometown club,

“For me personally, there’s unfinished business at the club,” he said.

“I feel that when I left, I needed to give something back and this is just the right time to do that.

“My motive for coming back is

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F1 News: Fernando Alonso Addresses Concerns Plaguing F1 – “Many Things Wrong In The Sport”

Due to the implementation of the budget cap and the reluctance of existing Formula 1 teams to share revenues with newcomers like Andretti Cadillac, Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has raised concerns about the diminishing testing opportunities in the sport. This decline over the years is particularly detrimental to new drivers hoping to gain valuable testing experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fernando Alonso expresses concerns about reduced testing opportunities in Formula 1 due to budget constraints and existing teams’ reluctance to share revenues with new entrants like Andretti Cadillac.
  • Formula 1 has seen a decline in testing opportunities over the years
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Leicester City: Championship club starts legal proceedings against Premier League and EFL over alleged spending breaches

General view inside Leicester's King Power Stadium
Leicester are second in the Championship with nine games to play after being overtaken by Leeds United

Leicester City have started “urgent” legal proceedings against the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) after being charged with allegedly breaking spending rules.

If found guilty, the Foxes could face a points deduction.

The club has also been placed under a transfer embargoed by the EFL.external-link

Leicester have been referred to an independent commission by the Premier League for the alleged breach of PSR rules for their last three seasons in the top flight and for failing to submit audited finances.

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