Driven - by Susie Wolff (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An inside look at the competitive world of Formula One and trailblazer Susie Wolff's 20-year career, taking readers from the driver's seat and the F1 paddock all the way to the future of the sport.

As a young girl in Scotland, Susie Wolff was fascinated by motorsport. The obsession began with the thrill of driving go-karts, which led her to dream of one day racing in Formula One--the pinnacle of motorsport and the fastest racing cars in the world, reaching speeds of over 200 mph. Susie believed that she had what it took, but at the time, F1 was completely dominated by male drivers.

The journey was grueling, both physically and mentally. Braking in an F1 car can feel like five times your body weight is pressing against you. Even turning a corner--effortless in a normal car--can exert four times your body weight, pushing you to the limit.

But the faster she rose through the ranks, the more obvious it became--she was almost always the only girl out there. The scrutiny was constant. The stakes were sky-high. And the question always hovered: could a woman really compete? Susie didn't just compete. She broke through. After years of sacrifice and doubt, she earned her shot behind the wheel of an F1 car--25 laps to prove she belonged. She did. But her story didn't end at the checkered flag.

That belief--that she could carve a path through a world not built for women--got her into the paddock and proved that women could be competitive in F1. But it also left her asking a bigger question: how could she help get more women into the trenches? Inspired by her husband Toto's strategic mind and relentless drive in building one of the most successful F1 teams in history, Susie began to see a new dimension of the sport--one that extended far beyond the driver's seat. She led a struggling Formula E team and transformed it from being at the back of the grid to championship contention. More than that, she learned to evolve. F1 Academy became her next mission: to inspire young women to enter motorsport and shape the future of the sport she loves.

Driven is a thrilling, high-speed story about the highest levels of driving--but more than that, it's the story of an extraordinary life. From the driver's seat to the F1 paddock, Susie offers a story of perseverance bound to inspire anyone on or off the track.

Review Quotes

"Susie is one of a kind. Her resilience, determination and brilliance have broken down barriers and made her the inspiration she is today. Susie's story is a powerful one for anyone hoping to understand what it takes to succeed against the odds, while staying true to yourself."
--Lewis Hamilton

About the Author

Susie Wolff is a former professional racing driver and one of the most respected women in motorsport. She began her career in karting with a dream of one day making it to F1. After racing at the highest levels across Europe, she made history in 2014 by becoming the first woman in over two decades to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend. After hanging up her helmet, Susie brought the same drive to the business side of the sport, leading a Formula E team from the back of the grid to World Championship contenders. In 2023, she became managing director of F1 Academy--an all-female series backed by F1 to develop the next generation of female talent and prove that motorsport is no longer just a man's world. Susie has been widely recognized for breaking down barriers and was awarded an MBE for her contribution to women in sports in 2017.