SUSIE WOLFF Juggles F1 Academy Leadership While Son Jack Starts Karting

January 25, 2026

• SUSIE WOLFF opened up at the 2026 Autosports Awards about her dual life managing F1 Academy while navigating family time, revealing that 8-year-old son Jack’s new karting hobby means she’s constantly at race tracks. The former F1 driver turned executive is essentially living motorsport 24/7, but frames it as quality bonding time with her son.
• As F1 Academy managing director since March 2023, WOLFF is laser-focused on dismantling the tired narrative that racing belongs to men only. Her mission centers on developing the next generation of female talent and ensuring the most promising Academy drivers can transition into professional motorsport careers—a pipeline that’s been missing for far too long.
• WOLFF’s upcoming memoir ‘Driven’ promises an unfiltered look at her groundbreaking career, including becoming the first woman to participate in an F1 race weekend in 22 years at the 2014 British Grand Prix. Her advice to aspiring female drivers cuts straight to the point: find strong female role models and “get your elbows out” because determination is non-negotiable in this tough sport.

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