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Susie Wolff
Managing Director of F1 Academy and former professional Racing Driver
F1 Academy
Speaker Bio
Susie Wolff MBE is a pioneering executive reshaping the future of motorsport. A former Formula 1 driver and ex-CEO of Venturi Racing, she now leads F1 Academy, as managing director, where she has developed a new commercial and sporting model, secured the backing of all F1 teams, and built a global platform designed to elevate female talent at scale.
Susie Wolff MBE is the Managing Director of F1 Academy and a pioneering figure in global motorsport. Born in Scotland, she rose rapidly through karting before moving into professional racing, competing in Formula Renault, Formula 3, and ultimately the DTM with Mercedes-Benz. In 2012, she joined Williams Racing and made history at the 2014 British Grand Prix as the first woman in 22 years to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend. Her racing career established her reputation for determination, leadership, and breaking barriers at the highest level.
After retiring from driving, Susie transitioned into team leadership as Team Principal and later CEO of Venturi Racing in Formula E, guiding the team to its most competitive season and a Vice-World Championship finish. She has long championed female participation in motorsport, founding the ‘Dare to Be Different’ initiative and receiving an MBE for her contributions. In 2023, she became Managing Director of F1 Academy, where she is focused on building a system for female talent to thrive and redefining opportunity across the sport. Her memoir, Driven, became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller and New York Times Bestseller, offering an honest account of her journey through a male-dominated industry.
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Susie Wolff MBE is the Managing Director of F1 Academy and a pioneering figure in global motorsport. Born in Scotland, she rose rapidly through karting before moving into professional racing, competing in Formula Renault, Formula 3, and ultimately the DTM with Mercedes-Benz. In 2012, she joined Williams Racing and made history at the 2014 British Grand Prix as the first woman in 22 years to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend. Her racing career established her reputation for determination, leadership, and breaking barriers at the highest level.
After retiring from driving, Susie transitioned into team leadership as Team Principal and later CEO of Venturi Racing in Formula E, guiding the team to its most competitive season and a Vice-World Championship finish. She has long championed female participation in motorsport, founding the ‘Dare to Be Different’ initiative and receiving an MBE for her contributions. In 2023, she became Managing Director of F1 Academy, where she is focused on building a system for female talent to thrive and redefining opportunity across the sport. Her memoir, Driven, became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller and New York Times Bestseller, offering an honest account of her journey through a male-dominated industry.
Session
Thursday, 08 October, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM BST
Guest Keynote: Performance with Purpose
Susie Wolff,
Managing Director of F1 Academy and former professional Racing Driver, F1 Academy
F1 ACADEMY Managing Director Susie Wolff shares the lessons she has learned from challenging convention, building confidence and creating opportunities for others. Drawing on her experience as both a professional racing driver and business leader, she explores how to identify and remove barriers to talent, create pathways for underrepresented leaders, foster cultures where people can thrive, and turn ambition into action. Through personal insights and practical examples, Susie demonstrates how leadership, resilience and purpose can drive meaningful and lasting change.
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