Susie Wolff
Race car driver and team principal
Born
December 6th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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A prominent figure in motorsport, a Scottish race car driver competed in various racing events including Formula One. Wolff began her career in karting before moving to open-wheel racing where she achieved considerable success. Transitioning to Formula One, she became a test driver for the Williams team, making significant strides for women in motorsport. After retiring from racing, she took on the role of team principal for a Formula E team, focusing on developing new talent in the sport.
Served as a test driver for Williams F1 Team
Competed in DTM series with Mercedes-Benz
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