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Writer's pictureNatalie Kika

FEMALE OF F1/SUSIE WOLFF/Not just a wife to CEO of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Welcome to next episode of FEMALE OF F1, today with wonderful Susie Wolff! You may know her husband Toto, but today is not about him. So let´s get to know Susie!


Susie Wolff is a former professional racing driver who has made her mark in the world of motorsports. Born on December 6, 1982, in Oban, Scotland, Wolff began her racing career at an early age and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most accomplished female drivers in the sport.

Wolff's early years were spent karting, where she quickly gained a reputation as a talented driver. She won numerous karting titles, including the British Junior Karting Championship in 1996, and went on to compete in various junior categories of car racing. In 2001, Wolff won the Formula Renault UK Scholarship, which enabled her to compete in the British Formula Renault Championship.


Over the next few years, Wolff continued to compete in various racing series, including Formula 3 and the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM). In 2012, she joined the Williams F1 team as a development driver, becoming the first woman in over two decades to drive an F1 car during a Grand Prix weekend. Wolff continued to work with the team for the next few years, testing their cars and taking part in practice sessions.

In 2014, Wolff made history once again when she became the first woman to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend in over 20 years. She drove in two practice sessions for the British Grand Prix and the German Grand Prix, and while she didn't get a chance to race, her participation was a significant milestone for women in motorsports.


Following her retirement from racing in 2015, Wolff founded the Dare to be Different initiative, which aims to inspire and encourage more girls and women to get involved in motorsports. The organization provides opportunities for young women to try their hand at various motorsport activities and offers guidance and support for those who want to pursue a career in the industry.

In 2016, Wolff was awarded an MBE for her services to motorsports and for her work in promoting gender equality in the sport. She continues to be an ambassador for motorsports, using her experience and knowledge to inspire and encourage the next generation of drivers.


In conclusion, Susie Wolff is a true trailblazer in the world of motorsports. Her achievements on the track, as well as her work off the track to promote gender equality in the sport, have paved the way for future generations of female drivers. Her determination, passion, and commitment to the sport serve as an inspiration to all those who aspire to succeed in their chosen field.

Formula 1 has announced Susie Wolff as the Managing Director of the F1 Academy category, which aims to develop and prepare young female drivers to progress to higher levels of competition - anounced in November, F1 Academy is an all-female driver series featuring five teams, 15 drivers and 21 races at a host of F1 tracks, with Wolff brought in to enhance the managerial structure and offer her unique insight.

Wow, she is a strong lady with amazing ideas! Would you sign up into the program if you you are female and you got the chance? Let me know in comments down bellow!


Till next time,

Natalie Kika

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