The High Performance Podcast Susie Wolff: My Story From the Inside - The FIA Investigation, F1 Academy & Hamilton’s Reaction (E376)
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Oct 27, 2025 Susie Wolff, a pioneering former racing driver and motorsport executive, shares her inspiring journey from the track to transforming F1 Academy. She reveals the challenges of overcoming tokenism, highlights her bold leadership style focused on empowerment, and discusses the emotional impact of the FIA investigation. Susie reflects on the importance of community support, especially from Lewis Hamilton, and how motherhood reshaped her purpose. Alongside her professional achievements, she emphasizes the significance of authenticity and resilience in a male-dominated sport.
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Turning A Deserted Series Into Momentum
- Susie found F1 Academy deserted at its first race and realized the original business model was unsustainable.
- She rewired the model, centralized assets, and secured team support to make the series viable.
Challenged Publicly By The FIA
- The FIA opened an investigation into Susie for alleged conflict of interest, which she says was baseless.
- She launched a defamation case to demand transparency and accountability.
Support Validates Change Efforts
- Support from the paddock proved crucial when allegations surfaced and validated F1 Academy's legitimacy.
- Unified backing from teams and F1 showed the sport's willingness to invest in genuine change.
