Driven by Purpose: How Susie Wolff’s New Book Inspires a New Generation in Motorsport

Susie Wolff

If there’s one person who’s earned the right to write a book about determination, courage, and breaking barriers, it’s Susie Wolff. The F1 Academy Managing Director—and one of motorsport’s most influential women—has just released her new book, Driven, and it’s exactly what the title promises: a raw, inspiring journey through speed, setbacks, and self-belief.Wolff’s story has always read like a novel. From being one of the few women to reach Formula 1’s inner circles as a development driver to leading F1 Academy into a new era, she’s lived a career defined by resilience. But Driven isn’t just another autobiography—it’s a manifesto for anyone who’s ever been told “you can’t.”What makes the book so special is its honesty. Susie doesn’t shy away from the realities of fighting for visibility in a male-dominated sport. She talks about the pressure, the isolation, and the moments of doubt—but also the victories, the mentors, and the fierce passion that kept her moving forward. It’s not just about racing; it’s about leadership, purpose, and rewriting the rules when the old ones don’t fit.And the timing couldn’t be more perfect.

With F1 Academy gaining global attention and inspiring a new wave of female racers, Driven feels like the emotional blueprint behind it all. It connects the dots between Susie’s personal journey and the movement she’s now steering—one that’s giving young women the opportunities she fought so hard to find.In the end, Driven isn’t just a book for racing fans—it’s for dreamers, builders, and anyone trying to carve out a place in a world that wasn’t designed for them.

Susie Wolff proves once again that being “driven” isn’t about speed—it’s about purpose. And she’s showing us all how to accelerate toward ours.

By Gülendam Gürkan