The Mercedes team principal is unphased by the mixed reaction to her appointment and believes his former employee will do a stellar job in her new role. “I think the FIA is getting there and we must not also forget that Mohammed needs to put his team in place and find his grip,” said Wolff.
“I think my opinion about Shaila-Ann in terms of integrity and transparency, she is a lawyer, this is what she stands for and I think it is important. We have had too many controversies in the past where things were not out in the open that should have been and she is a guarantee for that,” he added.
Rao replaced Peter Bayer following his departure and Binotto, 52, expressed his skepticism regarding the appointment last month. “Certainly, it’s a concern,” he told RacingNews365.com.
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