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Driven
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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 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.
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 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.
288 pages, Hardcover
Published April 28, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Memoir March 2026 #5
Women's History Month 2026 #7
You may know Susie, and her husband Toto, from such shows as FORMULA 1: DRIVE TO SURVIVE. And as much as I'd love to fangirl over Toto, I don't want to spend Susie's memoir yapping about him. Yes, he's hot, rich and tall. But Susie has her own accolades to talk about.
A native of Scotland, Susie started out her career karting. She eventually moved up the ranks to drive for DTM. She headed a Formula E team for some time before running the F1 Academy.
I don't care one way or another if a woman decides to change her name after marriage, as long as it's her choice and her husband doesn't decide to bully her into it. But I liked Susie's defense of it, herself, and the choice to change it mid-season when she was still driving for Mercedes.
I know I said I wasn't going to talk about Toto, but can we talk about how they knew they were The One for each other, basically after a weekend? And that he bought a ring six weeks after dating? I love an insane man.
🥃 take a shot every time Lewis Hamilton is mentioned
🥃 take a shot every time a man is a misogynistic asshole
🥃 take a shot every time Susie doesn't want to wear something girly or pink
📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt and Co.
Women's History Month 2026 #7
You may know Susie, and her husband Toto, from such shows as FORMULA 1: DRIVE TO SURVIVE. And as much as I'd love to fangirl over Toto, I don't want to spend Susie's memoir yapping about him. Yes, he's hot, rich and tall. But Susie has her own accolades to talk about.
A native of Scotland, Susie started out her career karting. She eventually moved up the ranks to drive for DTM. She headed a Formula E team for some time before running the F1 Academy.
I don't care one way or another if a woman decides to change her name after marriage, as long as it's her choice and her husband doesn't decide to bully her into it. But I liked Susie's defense of it, herself, and the choice to change it mid-season when she was still driving for Mercedes.
I know I said I wasn't going to talk about Toto, but can we talk about how they knew they were The One for each other, basically after a weekend? And that he bought a ring six weeks after dating? I love an insane man.
🥃 take a shot every time Lewis Hamilton is mentioned
🥃 take a shot every time a man is a misogynistic asshole
🥃 take a shot every time Susie doesn't want to wear something girly or pink
📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt and Co.
October 22, 2025
everything.
October 28, 2025
My fiancé and I listened to this whilst we painted our kitchen and it was a brilliant brilliant story. What an interesting, inspiring woman Susie Wolff is, it was genuinely thrilling to hear about her (colossal) experience in racing and it was also a joy to hear about her relationship with Toto…. and then Toto speaking at the end! Just wonderful.
As a woman who was brought up on Formula 1 and is now absolutely loving seeing F1 academy and more women in racing, from the bottom of my feminist heart, thank you Susie Wolff; the change you’re creating is making this fantastic sport an even better one. Proud to be a fan of F1.
As a woman who was brought up on Formula 1 and is now absolutely loving seeing F1 academy and more women in racing, from the bottom of my feminist heart, thank you Susie Wolff; the change you’re creating is making this fantastic sport an even better one. Proud to be a fan of F1.
October 27, 2025
I feel like I can conquer the world now
October 27, 2025
Susie Wolff, the woman that you are. I want to be you when I grow up
November 11, 2025
Gunther, never change. “I’ll support you in whatever way I can - just don’t ask me for money”. Friken legend.
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October 15, 2025Susie Wolff, no need to say anything more 10/2025
February 24, 2026
PUBLISH DATE: Apr 28 2026
Driven by Susie Wolff
This isn’t just a book about racing, it’s a story about hard work, determination, and drive. Susie spent her entire life striving to be seen for her talent rather than her gender, pushing against the social norms that exist in the racing world.
I really appreciated how she shared the full picture of her life, starting with her parents and their early years, and then walking through her own journey from childhood into adulthood. Seeing everything it took for her to get where she is was honestly eye-opening. You think you understand how much effort goes into high-level competitive sports, but hearing her lay it out really puts it into perspective.
This is a great book for readers who enjoy learning about people’s lives and the paths they’ve taken. I wasn’t as interested in the technical side of racing, but I found her personal story compelling, and the book does a great job highlighting that.
As an ARC reader, I usually stay on top of my books and read them earlier, but I did struggle to pick this one up at times. That may be because I don’t have much background or interest in racing. Still, I’m really glad I took the time to read Susie’s story.
PUBLISH DATE: Apr 28 2026
BOOK TITLE: Driven
AUTHOR: Susie Wolff
PUBLISHER: Henry Holt and Co.
FORMAT: ebook
I received a complimentary digital ARC [Advanced Reader copy] of this book via NetGalley. Thank you to the Publisher and the Author for the opportunity to read and review this title prior to publication. As always, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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(02/09/26 Audiobook Format)
Driven by Susie Wolff
I’m choosing to DNF this audiobook at this time.
Susie Wolff’s accent and delivery are clear and polished, and I appreciated hearing the story in her own voice. However, I personally found the narration style quite steady and subdued, which made it difficult for me to stay fully engaged in the audio format. I often found myself zoning out or struggling to maintain focus.
Because of this, I don’t feel I can provide a fair or comprehensive review based solely on the audiobook experience. I would be very interested in revisiting this title in ebook format in the future, as I believe the content itself deserves a more attentive reading.
I’m rating it a 4 because the average rating at this time is 4.5.
PUBLISH DATE: Apr 28 2026
BOOK TITLE: Driven
AUTHOR: Susie Wolff
NARRATOR: Susie Wolff; Toto Wolff
PUBLISHER: Macmillan Audio
FORMAT: audiobook
I received a complimentary digital ARC [Advanced Reader copy] of this book via NetGalley. Thank you to the Publisher and the Author for the opportunity to read and review this title prior to publication. As always, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Driven by Susie Wolff
This isn’t just a book about racing, it’s a story about hard work, determination, and drive. Susie spent her entire life striving to be seen for her talent rather than her gender, pushing against the social norms that exist in the racing world.
I really appreciated how she shared the full picture of her life, starting with her parents and their early years, and then walking through her own journey from childhood into adulthood. Seeing everything it took for her to get where she is was honestly eye-opening. You think you understand how much effort goes into high-level competitive sports, but hearing her lay it out really puts it into perspective.
This is a great book for readers who enjoy learning about people’s lives and the paths they’ve taken. I wasn’t as interested in the technical side of racing, but I found her personal story compelling, and the book does a great job highlighting that.
As an ARC reader, I usually stay on top of my books and read them earlier, but I did struggle to pick this one up at times. That may be because I don’t have much background or interest in racing. Still, I’m really glad I took the time to read Susie’s story.
PUBLISH DATE: Apr 28 2026
BOOK TITLE: Driven
AUTHOR: Susie Wolff
PUBLISHER: Henry Holt and Co.
FORMAT: ebook
I received a complimentary digital ARC [Advanced Reader copy] of this book via NetGalley. Thank you to the Publisher and the Author for the opportunity to read and review this title prior to publication. As always, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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(02/09/26 Audiobook Format)
Driven by Susie Wolff
I’m choosing to DNF this audiobook at this time.
Susie Wolff’s accent and delivery are clear and polished, and I appreciated hearing the story in her own voice. However, I personally found the narration style quite steady and subdued, which made it difficult for me to stay fully engaged in the audio format. I often found myself zoning out or struggling to maintain focus.
Because of this, I don’t feel I can provide a fair or comprehensive review based solely on the audiobook experience. I would be very interested in revisiting this title in ebook format in the future, as I believe the content itself deserves a more attentive reading.
I’m rating it a 4 because the average rating at this time is 4.5.
PUBLISH DATE: Apr 28 2026
BOOK TITLE: Driven
AUTHOR: Susie Wolff
NARRATOR: Susie Wolff; Toto Wolff
PUBLISHER: Macmillan Audio
FORMAT: audiobook
I received a complimentary digital ARC [Advanced Reader copy] of this book via NetGalley. Thank you to the Publisher and the Author for the opportunity to read and review this title prior to publication. As always, the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
♾️⭐️ honestly
[alc review]
i LOVE seeing women thrive in male dominated fields and i love seeing them take up space they deserve. and i won’t lie, i’m in tears after that ending. susie’s letter to her younger self and toto’s afterword revisiting what may just be the moment he fell in love with her.
this book was absolutely everything. i loved listening to susie talk about her journey in motorsports and how she had one big dream and did everything and anything she possibly could to get there, while navigating a space that was not made for her to succeed.
susie might just be my hero.
[alc review]
i LOVE seeing women thrive in male dominated fields and i love seeing them take up space they deserve. and i won’t lie, i’m in tears after that ending. susie’s letter to her younger self and toto’s afterword revisiting what may just be the moment he fell in love with her.
this book was absolutely everything. i loved listening to susie talk about her journey in motorsports and how she had one big dream and did everything and anything she possibly could to get there, while navigating a space that was not made for her to succeed.
susie might just be my hero.
November 6, 2025
this is everything to me
December 22, 2025
Mother Motorsport.
January 16, 2026
easy going autobiography
February 6, 2026
I love women. I love sports.
May 4, 2026
Ich bin beeindruckt!
Sowohl von den Erzählungen und dem Leben von Susie, also auch von dem, wie toll dieses Buch geschrieben ist. Sowohl einfach verständlich als auch spannend und interessant. Das Buch war eine tolle Liebeserklärung an Motorsport und die Frauen darin.
Ich hätte mir hier und da vielleicht sogar noch mehr Details oder ein paar kritischere Aussagen gewünscht.
Ich bin froh, dass wir Susies Stimme in diesem Sport haben 🏎️ und es dürfen gerne noch mehr folgen.
Sowohl von den Erzählungen und dem Leben von Susie, also auch von dem, wie toll dieses Buch geschrieben ist. Sowohl einfach verständlich als auch spannend und interessant. Das Buch war eine tolle Liebeserklärung an Motorsport und die Frauen darin.
Ich hätte mir hier und da vielleicht sogar noch mehr Details oder ein paar kritischere Aussagen gewünscht.
Ich bin froh, dass wir Susies Stimme in diesem Sport haben 🏎️ und es dürfen gerne noch mehr folgen.
January 12, 2026
Fantastic Audiobook read by Susie!
February 24, 2026
I went into Driven really wanting to love it, but unfortunately it left me feeling a bit disappointed.
My biggest issue was the writing itself. At times, it felt like the narrative positioned everything as Susie versus the world—the men, the women, the corporate structures—especially in her early life. While I completely understand and respect the reality of the barriers she faced, the framing often felt alienating as a reader/listener. It leaned heavily into a “me vs. them” perspective that made it harder to feel connected, even though I wanted to be.
The book seems to be aiming for motivation and inspiration, but for me, it missed the mark. It came across as very me, me, me (which I truly hate saying, because I don’t doubt her accomplishments or experiences for a second). I absolutely agree that as a woman in motorsport, Susie Wolff has had to work exponentially harder to get where she is—and that story deserves to be told well.
I listened to the audiobook, and I think that format made some of these issues more noticeable. The storytelling felt disjointed at times and lacked a strong narrative flow. I also can’t ignore the timing: I had just finished Becoming, which is incredibly well written and deeply immersive. In comparison, Driven didn’t carry the same weight, cohesion, or storytelling ability—which likely made me more critical.
Overall, I respect the journey and the message, but the execution didn’t fully land for me. I wanted to feel inspired and emotionally pulled in, and instead I often felt distanced from the story.
My biggest issue was the writing itself. At times, it felt like the narrative positioned everything as Susie versus the world—the men, the women, the corporate structures—especially in her early life. While I completely understand and respect the reality of the barriers she faced, the framing often felt alienating as a reader/listener. It leaned heavily into a “me vs. them” perspective that made it harder to feel connected, even though I wanted to be.
The book seems to be aiming for motivation and inspiration, but for me, it missed the mark. It came across as very me, me, me (which I truly hate saying, because I don’t doubt her accomplishments or experiences for a second). I absolutely agree that as a woman in motorsport, Susie Wolff has had to work exponentially harder to get where she is—and that story deserves to be told well.
I listened to the audiobook, and I think that format made some of these issues more noticeable. The storytelling felt disjointed at times and lacked a strong narrative flow. I also can’t ignore the timing: I had just finished Becoming, which is incredibly well written and deeply immersive. In comparison, Driven didn’t carry the same weight, cohesion, or storytelling ability—which likely made me more critical.
Overall, I respect the journey and the message, but the execution didn’t fully land for me. I wanted to feel inspired and emotionally pulled in, and instead I often felt distanced from the story.
February 21, 2026
5 ⭐️
Really enjoyed Susie’s story! Next time I read, I would love to listen to the audiobook 🎧
Really enjoyed Susie’s story! Next time I read, I would love to listen to the audiobook 🎧
January 12, 2026
Thank you Hodder & Staughton and NetGalley for the ARC. I have been an F1 fan for some years and recently started following F1 Academy. While I knew some of Susie’s background, I had no idea about her full journey. so it was a pleasure to read about it and how she managed and beat the challenges of being female in a male-dominated industry. I also enjoyed the cameos/mentions of those in the industry that helped along the way and the inclusion of those made it more difficult - even if not by name.
I hope to read more from Susie and looking forward to seeing the success of F1 Academy under her leadership and determination.
I hope to read more from Susie and looking forward to seeing the success of F1 Academy under her leadership and determination.
November 2, 2025
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❝‒ 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔 - 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 [...] 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 ‒❞
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A woman of pure elegance. She manages to be so graceful in such an aggressive environment. The way her book was written kind of felt like you were right there beside her, going through all the emotions of hope, frustration, stress, fear.
She’s an absolute female warrior.
I could go on about her forever. She’s an Icon. A Queen. An Inspiration. I absolutely adore and she inspires me to be a better, braver person.
I adore the fact that she’s incredibly empathetic and considerate of both the struggles of being a female in a workplace and then also motherhood. The struggle of (a female in) Motorsports isn’t the only takeaway from the book. I think more people from a leadership position should take a leaf from her book.
I wasn’t aware of the struggles leading up to the F1 Academy, so what Susie spoke about in her book gave a great insight to that; from the general startup to when the Pandemic shook the world.
I adore her.
❝‒ 𝑴𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒂 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔 - 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 [...] 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 ‒❞
• » ♡ « •
A woman of pure elegance. She manages to be so graceful in such an aggressive environment. The way her book was written kind of felt like you were right there beside her, going through all the emotions of hope, frustration, stress, fear.
She’s an absolute female warrior.
I could go on about her forever. She’s an Icon. A Queen. An Inspiration. I absolutely adore and she inspires me to be a better, braver person.
I adore the fact that she’s incredibly empathetic and considerate of both the struggles of being a female in a workplace and then also motherhood. The struggle of (a female in) Motorsports isn’t the only takeaway from the book. I think more people from a leadership position should take a leaf from her book.
I wasn’t aware of the struggles leading up to the F1 Academy, so what Susie spoke about in her book gave a great insight to that; from the general startup to when the Pandemic shook the world.
I adore her.
February 18, 2026
Respectfully, why is everyone obsessed with Toto when Susie is such a badass? Haha
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I think this book is best suited for people who know a surface level bit about F1 and Susie - the way it’s written felt difficult for anyone who doesn’t have the background might find the jargon and references difficult to follow. It is an autobiography/memoir, so it makes sense that was the approach. Most likely people are reading the book because they have an interest in her.
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I highly recommend the audiobook of this - it’s narrated by Susie which made it much more impactful. I didn’t find the first chapter compelling - mainly because it felt out of place - but now that I’ve finished, I understand why it opened that way.
I knew Susie had a lot of racing experience, but I didn’t realize how much she had and how much she shaped racing for women. There were a lot of aspects of racing that were I inherently built for men, that I’d never thought about. I have a new admiration for her grace through adversity and navigating a world that catered to men.
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I received this book via NetGalley and Macmillan Audio in exchange for an honest review.
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I think this book is best suited for people who know a surface level bit about F1 and Susie - the way it’s written felt difficult for anyone who doesn’t have the background might find the jargon and references difficult to follow. It is an autobiography/memoir, so it makes sense that was the approach. Most likely people are reading the book because they have an interest in her.
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I highly recommend the audiobook of this - it’s narrated by Susie which made it much more impactful. I didn’t find the first chapter compelling - mainly because it felt out of place - but now that I’ve finished, I understand why it opened that way.
I knew Susie had a lot of racing experience, but I didn’t realize how much she had and how much she shaped racing for women. There were a lot of aspects of racing that were I inherently built for men, that I’d never thought about. I have a new admiration for her grace through adversity and navigating a world that catered to men.
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I received this book via NetGalley and Macmillan Audio in exchange for an honest review.
October 23, 2025
Everything I hoped it would be - I was really into motorsports around the early 2010s and was a big fan of Susie at the time, being one of so few women racing at the top. I'd loosely been aware of her work since but not followed closely, I'm not as much into motorsports now. Hearing her story in her own words is so inspiring, and has come to me at a perfect time. I finished it in 1 day. I can appreciate it may not be everyone's cup of tea but it really spoke to me and if you've faced adversity and work in a competitive field I think it will for you too. Gave me lots to think about. 5*
May 30, 2026
Driven is an understatement! Her life is one built on determination and grit. I wish all young girls the this type of influence in their lives. She is incredible and I loved hearing her stories of success in a male dominated sport.
January 2, 2026
If this doesn’t force me to pass my driving test nothing will.
Really inspiring read!!
Really inspiring read!!
September 27, 2026
This is a personal take on the book, mixed with my own reflections and childhood memories.
As an emerging artist, I adored this book. Susie's story in a man-dominated world reminds the little girl inside me that if you are committed, you can succeed, even if it is hard. Little me, who watched F1 with her father and ate Joe waffles as bonding time — because otherwise he was often absorbed by his work or on business trips in Italy — felt understood. Of course, my father also took me to the park, and we shared art as a hobby, but F1 was there too. He was a huge supporter of Alonso, and every race weekend he was there to watch free practice, qualifying, and the race, and to read everything about the race reports afterward. Being a meticulous IT guy, my father used to record the whole race weekend on his computer if we couldn't watch it live, and he wouldn't find out who won until he'd watched the whole thing. So yes, as a little girl, I watched F1 with my father on weekends instead of watching cartoons. And obviously I was a fan of the red car, while my father — who also owned a Renault — was all about the French rhombus.
When I was in kindergarten, like Susie's parents, mine were supportive of me being an artist, and I went to ceramics, painting, and glass painting courses at the children's palace. But I also found out there was a karting circuit there, left over from the communist era. At first, my parents' reaction was, "You're a girl! Why would you want to go karting?" But I insisted — and we found out the karting class had been shut down due to funding. So that dream died.
Reading Susie's book reminded me, now as a young adult who has pursued her dream of being an artist in a not so long ago, man-dominated world, that I can give credit to that little girl and pursue my dream of becoming a professional in the art field — and of getting better at driving. The irony is that my husband has no intention of getting a driving license or owning a car. My parents and some older relatives keep saying what a pity that is, but my friends — and this book — prove to me that I can be the driver in our family, especially since my grandfather ran a driving school and was a driving instructor himself. Overall, this book motivated me to pursue who I am, because with the right mindset and perseverance, you can do anything. Like most F1 fans, neither I nor my father has ever attended a Grand Prix in person, but reading this book made me feel part of Susie's journey — like I'd been there too. Like her, I also went through a serious car accident that put me in the hospital, but that didn't stop me from getting my driving license. So yes, she experienced it all on a different level, but I felt deeply connected to her story. As a bonus the audiobook is narrated by the author herself, and the book has really nice archive pictures.
As an emerging artist, I adored this book. Susie's story in a man-dominated world reminds the little girl inside me that if you are committed, you can succeed, even if it is hard. Little me, who watched F1 with her father and ate Joe waffles as bonding time — because otherwise he was often absorbed by his work or on business trips in Italy — felt understood. Of course, my father also took me to the park, and we shared art as a hobby, but F1 was there too. He was a huge supporter of Alonso, and every race weekend he was there to watch free practice, qualifying, and the race, and to read everything about the race reports afterward. Being a meticulous IT guy, my father used to record the whole race weekend on his computer if we couldn't watch it live, and he wouldn't find out who won until he'd watched the whole thing. So yes, as a little girl, I watched F1 with my father on weekends instead of watching cartoons. And obviously I was a fan of the red car, while my father — who also owned a Renault — was all about the French rhombus.
When I was in kindergarten, like Susie's parents, mine were supportive of me being an artist, and I went to ceramics, painting, and glass painting courses at the children's palace. But I also found out there was a karting circuit there, left over from the communist era. At first, my parents' reaction was, "You're a girl! Why would you want to go karting?" But I insisted — and we found out the karting class had been shut down due to funding. So that dream died.
Reading Susie's book reminded me, now as a young adult who has pursued her dream of being an artist in a not so long ago, man-dominated world, that I can give credit to that little girl and pursue my dream of becoming a professional in the art field — and of getting better at driving. The irony is that my husband has no intention of getting a driving license or owning a car. My parents and some older relatives keep saying what a pity that is, but my friends — and this book — prove to me that I can be the driver in our family, especially since my grandfather ran a driving school and was a driving instructor himself. Overall, this book motivated me to pursue who I am, because with the right mindset and perseverance, you can do anything. Like most F1 fans, neither I nor my father has ever attended a Grand Prix in person, but reading this book made me feel part of Susie's journey — like I'd been there too. Like her, I also went through a serious car accident that put me in the hospital, but that didn't stop me from getting my driving license. So yes, she experienced it all on a different level, but I felt deeply connected to her story. As a bonus the audiobook is narrated by the author herself, and the book has really nice archive pictures.
June 1, 2026
Such incredible woman's story. Susie Wolff achieved so much, almost impossible in male dominated motorsport industry. Starting her career in karting she dreamed of racing in Formula One. She made history in 2014 when she became the first woman in more than two decades to take part in a F1 race weekend. After reading this book it became very clear why there haven't been almost any women in F1. It's almost impossible physically. Extremely interesting, inspiring journey, really one of a kind.
For the curious: after finishing her Motorsport career, in 2023 she became Managing Director of F1 Academy - all-female category backed by actual F1. You can now watch TV series about F1 Academy produced by Reese Witherspoon (obviously) on Netflix that came in line with the already famous series 'Drive to Survive' about the F1.
For the curious: after finishing her Motorsport career, in 2023 she became Managing Director of F1 Academy - all-female category backed by actual F1. You can now watch TV series about F1 Academy produced by Reese Witherspoon (obviously) on Netflix that came in line with the already famous series 'Drive to Survive' about the F1.
July 6, 2026
WOMEN IN SPORTS
March 21, 2026
I love my motorsport mother so much
(Thanks to the publisher for providing me with an advanced listening copy via NetGalley. Opinions are my own)
(Thanks to the publisher for providing me with an advanced listening copy via NetGalley. Opinions are my own)
April 16, 2026
I recently became interested in F1 and was fascinated by the dynamic between duo Susie and Toto Wolff. This book is a heart-felt account of Susie's journey, not just in the race track, but as a woman in the fast-paced world of motor sports. The ins and outs. The business. The drama. I even think it's a good introductory to F1 itself. The title is so befitting of the overall point. Stay focused on your goal. STAY DRIVEN.
March 4, 2026
this was fantastic, i feel so inspired. i don’t normally rate autobiographies but i had to rate this one. one of the best drivers of our time!
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