SUSIE WOLFF Returns to Scottish Roots, Reflects on F1 Journey & Academy Work

October 22, 2025

• SUSIE WOLFF traces her motorsport DNA back to the hillsides of Oban, where her parents’ motorbike shop romance sparked a family legacy that would see her become the first woman to participate in a Formula 1 weekend in over two decades. Her path from Pee Wee 50s to Williams F1 development driver proves what we’ve always known – given equal opportunity and family support that doesn’t differentiate between sons and daughters, women can reach the absolute pinnacle of motorsport.
• The darker reality of being a woman in F1’s male-dominated world emerges through WOLFF’s account of a powerful figure attempting to enter her hotel room – a stark reminder of the power imbalances that existed. But here’s what matters: she’s using her platform to ensure the sport has evolved, creating systems where women can speak up and be heard, transforming her experience into protection for others.
• Now as F1 Academy managing director, WOLFF is building the pipeline we desperately needed – a championship exclusively for young women that’s getting the Netflix spotlight treatment. The proof it’s working? Female fans shouting her name at Miami airport, showing how visibility breeds inspiration. She’s not just talking about change; she’s architecting the future where her eight-year-old son will grow up seeing women as equals on track.

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