F1 Academy: Susie Wolff Recalls Outrageous Misogynistic Comments - "Realised How Much Work There Was To Do"

Susie Wolff has spoken about misogynistic comments she received earlier in her career.

Susie Wolff, the Managing Director of the F1 Academy, recently shared her experiences of facing blatant misogyny in the early stages of her career. Her journey, marked by steadfast authenticity and resilience, highlights the need for significant changes in societal perceptions.

Key Takeaways:

• Empowerment in a Male-Dominated World: Susie Wolff, standing out in a field dominated by men, emphasises the importance of authenticity.
• Advice for the Next Generation: Wolff shares her experiences of facing gender-based questions and prejudices. Her advice to the younger generation is to focus on performance and let gender-related noise fade away, asserting that true skill naturally brings power.
• The Marie Claire Power List: This list for 2023 celebrates individuals from diverse fields, including politics, entertainment, and sports, who redefine power. 

F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff has been named on the prestigious Marie Claire Power List for 2023. During an interview with Marie Claire, Wolff commented on the battles earlier in her career when she joined Formula E as a team principal. She explained:

"I don't worry that I am very different to those sitting around me. I don't get intimidated and I don't try to act like a man. Authenticity is key. You need to be authentic, because it's when you're not, you get called out very quickly.

"I joined Formula E team as a principal and at my first media round table I was asked, 'Did your husband get you this job? You've just had a baby, how are you going to manage travel?'

"That was the moment where I realised how much work there was to do, but also that the biggest way to change perceptions is to be successful, focus on the performance.

"I tell the younger generation, let the noise around your gender fade away because the minute you perform, everything else fades away. If you are really good at what you do, that naturally gives you power."