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Susie Wolff

Icon Award, Global Leadership Awards, 2026

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United Kingdom

Susie Wolff is transforming motorsport for a rising generation, creating a pathway for women to compete at the highest level. Born in Scotland, Susie began karting when she was just eight years old, eventually rising through the ranks of single-seater racing to become one of only eight women in Formula One’s 76-year history to compete as a development driver. After retiring from racing in 2015, she founded Dare to be Different, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the number of women in motorsport. Moving into team management, she led Monaco’s only racing team to its most successful season to date before being appointed Managing Director of the F1 Academy, a championship and development program exclusively for young women. Through F1 Academy, Susie has created a genuine pathway for women to reach the highest levels of motorsport, building infrastructure, visibility and opportunity where little existed before. Determined to push boundaries and reset expectations, Susie is proving that women belong and can compete in all spaces.

Susie Wolff is transforming motorsport for a rising generation, creating a pathway for women to compete at the highest level.