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Susie Wolff reveals ‘terrifying’ 2am phone call from ‘powerful F1 figure’
Susie Wolff recently opened up about her life and career, including a ‘terrifying’ experience involving a ‘powerful F1 figure’ who made her feel frightened during her time in the sport.
As the managing director of the F1 Academy and author of the memoir ‘Driven’, Wolff shared her challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field in a candid interview with The Sunday Times.
Wolff recounted an unsettling incident at a Hugo Boss Christmas party in 2007 where she received late-night calls from the prominent F1 figure, leaving her feeling vulnerable and scared in her hotel room.
Despite the man’s apology later on, Wolff emphasized the impact of such situations on women’s lives and the importance of being heard and supported in response to these experiences.
Wolff, a pioneer in motorsport, has been instrumental in promoting diversity and inclusivity in racing, notably through her work with Williams and the establishment of the F1 Academy to empower the next generation of female racers.
Her commitment to creating opportunities for women in motorsport was showcased at a recent F1 Academy race in Singapore where young talents like Maya Weug, Doriane Pin, and Ella Lloyd made history by standing on the podium.
