Driven

by Susie Wolff

THE GROUNDBREAKING STORY OF SUSIE WOLFF'S LIFE IN THE FAST AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW

From the moment her parents first sat her in a go-kart, Susie Wolff felt it - the thrill of speed, the spark of something bigger. A little girl who dared to dream to one day race in Formula One. As a teenager, the posters in her bedroom were not of boy bands or movie stars, but of F1 racing heroes.

As Susie Wolff rose through the ranks of motorsport, one truth became impossible to she was almost always the only woman on the grid. Each time she was knocked down, she got back up with the unshakeable belief that instinct and resilience could carve a path through a world not designed for her. The journey was tough, but one day she was handed the opportunity of a lifetime - 25 laps in an F1 car. She knew chances like that didn't come often, and when they did, you had to grab them.

After showing she could be competitive in an F1 car, what next? When her racing chapter ended, Susie didn't stall, she pivoted. Inspired by her husband Toto's strategic mind and relentless drive in powering one of the most successful F1 teams in history, Susie began to see a new dimension of the sport - one beyond the driver's seat. She led a struggling Formula E team and transformed it from being at the back of the grid to championship contention. More than that, she learned to evolve.

F1 Academy became her next to inspire young women to enter motorsport and shape the future of the sport she loves.

In Driven, Susie lifts the bonnet for the first time on her extraordinary life. From the driver's seat of the racing car to the heart of the F1 paddock, she offers a rare, first-hand view into the inner workings of motorsport at its highest level. She shares the triumphs of her early driving career, the setbacks she faced and the motivations behind her bold shift from the cockpit to the boardroom. Along the way, she reflects on her transformative relationship with her husband Toto and how she has navigated the balance between ambition and motherhood. Told with clarity and grace, this is the inspirational story of a woman determined not just to compete - but to redefine the race.

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

288 pages, Hardcover

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

[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.

[veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Kristina P (ARC Reviewer) · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

easy going autobiography

[Ellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love women. I love sports.

[Karena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic Audiobook read by Susie!

[Lena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mother Motorsport.

[Maggie Walch · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is everything to me

[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.

[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.

[Cath · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️
Really enjoyed Susie’s story! Next time I read, I would love to listen to the audiobook 🎧

[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!

[Alina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Susie Wolff - the queen you are.

Ich fühle mich als könnte ich Berge versetzen, nachdem ich das gelesen habe.

Zu lesen, wie sich Susie als Mädchen durchboxt, als junge Frau für sich selbst einsetzt und als Erwachsene selbst (wieder) findet, war inspirierend und faszinierend zugleich. Ich habe mitgefühlt und mit jeder Seite mehr und mehr Respekt empfunden.
Hin und wieder wurden ein paar Tränen verdrückt, am Ende war es jedoch komplett vorbei. Susie zeigt, wie wichtig es ist, Mädchen und Frauen zu fördern, wie schwer es ist, akzeptiert zu werden und die nötige Unterstützung zu finden - und gleichzeitig, dass ein Wandel selbst in einem so Männer-dominierten Bereich wie dem Motorsport möglich ist, wenn man hart genug dran arbeitet und nie aufgibt.
And last but not least: Toto, pls never change. Und auch wenn ich die Biographie nicht für deren Geschichte gelesen habe, war sie doch mit eins meiner Highlights.


Lieblingszitate:
Me being so visible in this bubblegum-coloured race car was making little girls excited about racing. It was as fast as the other cars on the track, but better than that, it brought the possibility of more girls following on after me.
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The future of our industry should be shaped by potential, not outdated assumptions of who belongs where.
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I see how she's absorbing everything, how this moment is stirring something inside her. That flicker of possibility, the realisation that this world isn't just for the men, because if she can see it, she can believe it.

[Bruna Coimbra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eu queria tanto ler Driven que nem liguei para o fato de ser em inglês. Eu precisava ler esse livro. Porque mesmo antes de conhecer a história da Susie em detalhes, ela já me admirava — e muito — pelo que vi ela construir com a F1 Academy. Pelos sonhos que ela ajuda a se tornarem realidade.

Lendo o livro, fica impossível não perceber que nada simplesmente “aconteceu” para Susie Wolff. Ela fez acontecer. E, para isso, sempre soube que precisaria correr muito enquanto os meninos apenas andavam. Cresceu sendo, muitas vezes, a única menina nos pódios, nas equipes, nos espaços onde sua presença parecia sempre precisar de explicação.

Ainda assim, seguiu.

Seguiu sentindo, em cada curva que virava, aquela corrente invisível de dúvida — o peso implícito do “e se a menina envergonhar a equipe?”. Um questionamento que raramente precisa ser dito em voz alta para existir. E mesmo assim, ela continuou. Não porque queria provar algo, mas porque aquele também era o lugar dela.

Susie é força. É persistência. É resiliência. Nada na sua trajetória vem de concessões; tudo vem de constância.

Para todas as meninas e mulheres que sonham com um lugar dentro da Fórmula 1 — seja dentro ou fora das pistas — este livro é um lembrete firme e necessário: é aqui que nós pertencemos.

Eu queria que todo mundo pudesse parar para ler Driven. Porque não é só sobre automobilismo. É sobre ocupar espaços, abrir caminho sem pedir licença e deixar o mundo um pouco menos estreito para quem vem depois.

[Jaclyn Wingfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[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! 🌟

[Lola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cuando somos pequeños tenemos la capacidad de soñar lo que no se puede soñar, y qué difícil es luchar por esos sueños. Pero con pasión y dedicación se alcanzan. Y eso es lo más bonito de todo; disfrutar de un camino genuino que, a pesar de lo malo, te mantiene presente esa pequeña versión de ti que se atrevió a soñar.

[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!