FIA investigation into Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie over alleged conflict of interest is DROPPED – with the governing body satisfied no ‘breaches of confidentiality’ took place

Toto Wolff was this evening cleared to continue as Mercedes team boss after the FIA, which governs motorsport, dropped their investigation into a possible conflict of interest.

The governing body's embarrassing U-turn came just 48 hours after they said they were concerned that Wolff's wife, Susie, is head of the F1 Academy, the all-female series run and owned by the sport's owners, Liberty Media.

It was thought possible that this role allowed her to be privy to F1 information that she could then pass on to her husband.

But last night, in an excruciating change of direction, the FIA ​​announced that their investigation had been completed.

They said: 'Following a review of Formula 1 management's code of conduct and conflict of interest policy, and confirmation that appropriate protective measures are in place to mitigate any conflicts, the FIA ​​is satisfied that the compliance management system of FOM is robust enough to prevent any conflicts. unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.

The FIA ​​investigation into Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie has been stopped

On Tuesday, the FIA ​​​​opened an investigation into an alleged conflict of interest between Toto and Susie

'The FIA ​​can confirm that there are no ongoing ethical or disciplinary investigations involving any individual.

'As a regulator, the FIA ​​has a duty to maintain the integrity of global motorsport. The FIA ​​reaffirms its commitment to integrity and honesty.”

This is a huge victory for Wolff and Formula 1 management – ​​and a black eye for FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem.

The FIA ​​said the sport's compliance rules ensured no breaches of confidentiality occurred