Driven
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3.7 • 3 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The New York Times Instant Bestseller
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, Susie Wolff dreamed of one day racing Formula One cars—the fastest in the world, reaching speeds of over 200 mph. But F1 was completely dominated by men. The sport is grueling both mentally and physically. Turning a corner can feel like four times your body weight is pressing against you. And the question always hovered: Could a woman really compete with the men?
After years of sacrifice and doubt, Susie rose through the ranks to earn her spot behind the wheel of an F1 car. She became the first woman in more than two decades to take part in a Formula One race weekend. But her story didn’t end at the checkered flag. Shifting to the business side and inspired by her husband, Toto, who runs one of the most successful F1 teams in history, she led her own Formula E team to championship contention. In 2023 she took over the leadership of F1 Academy with the mission of bringing the next generation of young women into the sport.
Driven is a thrilling story about the highest levels of driving—but more than that, it’s a story of perseverance bound to inspire anyone on or off the track.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Former race car driver Susie Wolff infuses her memoir with the same can-do spirit that’s turned her into one of the most influential women in motorsports. After climbing the youth ranks, she raced in Germany’s DTM series before moving up to Formula 1 as a test driver. Never one to settle, she’s found success as an executive in her post-racing career, including leading the F1 Academy, a program designed to offer opportunities to young women. One of only a handful of women to ever officially drive an F1 car, Wolff is an expert in overcoming male bias. Her use of the word girl makes it clear how often that term has been weaponized against her. She lets her guard down, though, when discussing her courtship and marriage to Toto Wolff, team principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team. Driven showcases the impressive heights that can be reached when a restless spirit is fully harnessed.
Customer Reviews
Wonderful read!
Really enjoyed Susie’s book! She’s a dynamic personality and totally dedicated to the Motorsport world. The fact that she’s Toto Wolff’s wife is the least of her attributes! I learned a lot about dedication, perseverance and self discipline through Susie’s journey. Looking forward to seeing more of her success with F1 Academy which I’ve seen on Netflix.