Driven

by Susie Wolff (Author, Narrator), Toto Wolff (Narrator)

Instant Sunday Times 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 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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir, Biography, Sports, Audiobook, Autobiography

9 pages, Audible Audio

Expected publication April 28, 2026

Reviews

[Meg ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

everything.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Stephanie Zahrbock]

Susie Wolff, no need to say anything more 10/2025

[veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Susie Wolff, the woman that you are. I want to be you when I grow up

[Alyssa Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel like I can conquer the world now

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gunther, never change. “I’ll support you in whatever way I can - just don’t ask me for money”. Friken legend.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

easy going autobiography

[Maggie Walch · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is everything to me

[Karena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic Audiobook read by Susie!

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Lena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mother Motorsport.

[Mai H.]

Memoir March TBR

Non-fiction November TBR

📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt and Co.

[♡ Char ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

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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.

[Laura Tolp · Rating 5 out of 5]

My most anticipated 2025 release! Listening to the audiobook, read by Susie herself, was an absolute joy.

[Becky Ashton · Rating 5 out of 5]

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*

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

If this doesn’t force me to pass my driving test nothing will.

Really inspiring read!!

[Mary C. Saavedra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a WONDERFUL way to finish my monthly reading.

I've been a Formula 1 fan since I'm a little girl, and following Susie's journey, it's been not only fun to watch but also inspiring.

Been the only female driver in so many ocasions has shape Susie's journey and character in a way it's remakable.

This book is a powerful reminder that we can achieve EVERYTHING we want by being just loyal to ourselves, responsible and dedicates to our dreams.

And the afterwords by Toto Wolff? I mean 😍❤️

[Toni Procter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looooved this book. Resonated so much with the whole ‘being the only girl in the room’ theme. What Susie has done for women’s motorsport is truly epic and I can’t wait to see how it progresses in the future!

[megean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely was more racing focused, with a huge emphasis on her career as opposed to her family and personal life. Susie did dive into her romance a bit more than her other personal events, and I really enjoyed that. However, I wanted more than surface level mentions of her relationships with her family, friends and just being a mom. I feel like she name dropped Lewis Hamilton's name more than her own son. However, it was a racing/F1 centric memoir so it does make a bit more sense...

I truly enjoyed her memoir, it was an easy read, and learning about her success story was definitely inspiring. Anyone who is interested in F1/NASCAR/Karting/Motorsports/cars would find this memoir interesting :)

[catarina ⋆.˚ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is everything.
I have recently gotten really into Formula 1, and while discovering this new world i came across the brilliant Susie Wolff and her memoir. I aspire to be like her when I grow up. This was truly everything to me.

Some of my favorite quotes!
"Don't get distracted by what others expect of you, or by the constant scrolling that makes you compare your journey to someone else's. Your path is your own. "Stay focused on it."

"Women are everywhere. Not just a few but a real, undeniable presence. Engineers, mechanics, team members – working, thriving. And beyond them, the fans. So many female fans. There’s a confidence in them, an ease. No questioning their place. No hesitancy. They belong."

[Dani Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favourite reads of the year.
Susie Wolff is a powerhouse of drive and devotion when it comes to bringing more women into what was a very dominated masculine formula one world.
This book not only discusses her life and the journey into the sporting world. But also her feelings and what motivates her everyday.
Reading this felt so insightful as I learnt so much about this strong women but also found a lot of lessons that I could learn in myself.
Will be recommending this not only for F1 fans to read. But also for women to be inspired by.

[Teodora · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very well written autobiography, I loved it very much! The style in which it is written made this story very catchy and easy to read. In the best way possible, I felt like I was watching a movie.
Susie Wolff's story is an inspiration about believing in yourself and finding a purpose in life that makes you feel fulfilled.
Her contibution to motorsport and how women who want to pursue a career in the field is truly inspiring. What particularly stuck with me was her story about the pink 'Hello Kitty' car and how one opinion, that came at the right time, from the right person and in the right moment, can change your view positively.
The main takeaway of this book: never give up on your dreams; they're uniquely yours and there's a reason why you dream them! 🌟

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have ever read.

There’s so much heart in this, such honesty and openness about the struggle of being a woman in a male dominated industry.

Susie Wolff is a true role model, I aspire to be like her in the future!

[Charlie-Luise · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a woman! Inspiring, captivating, and perfect for a glimpse behind the scenes of F1 🩶

[Izzy Blox · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love you susie

[Hayley Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks NetGalley for allowing me to read this book before publish date!
If you are any sort of Motorsport fan, this book is an interesting read! Having watched F1 for a while now, female representation is not all that present and Susie is a main stay! Highly recommend for F1 fans (especially women) who want to learn more about one of the most formidable women in Motorsport!
This book is well written and tells about what it was like growing up as a woman in Motorsport. Susie structures this book in a way that is readable and honestly reads like fiction, even though this is her life. I felt myself continuously rooting for her to continue breaking down the invisible barriers it takes for women to join motor sports!
One thing I wish she did was go into more detail around joining and how it is hard for women to break down those barriers. Overall, a stellar read that I was really glad I got to read!

[Issy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Susie’s story is so inspiring and relatable. Highly recommend especially the audiobook!

[Katherine Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational and thought provoking! A woman determined to succeed!

[Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

great autobiography, all the struggles and hardships she has overcome are astounding.

I was giggling and kicking my feet when she started talking about how she and Toto first started dating 🤭 also what a cute afterword

[Rachael Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

waiting for the ultimate bookclub event to give full verdict but very interesting! ultimately I will always love a motorsport bio and I love mother susie <3 not to mention the event I got the book at was very cool and it's a signed copy! but her view of feminism unfortunately doesn't completely align with mine (understandably so, I think mainly due to a generational and gender presentation divide), so not all of this completely resonated. I also think it was definitely written with messaging in mind, which is important and I hope that it's therefore impactful for people, but I think I've enjoyed motorsport books that are more contemplative/ don't give definitive answers more- because there is no one way to be a woman! I still greatly enjoyed reading and annotating it and seeing all the cameos though!