Armchair Expert: Susie Wolff on F1, breaking barriers, and building F1 Academy

A fearless racing life, a broken ankle, and a mission to change motorsport collide in this powerful Armchair Expert conversation. In the full-length episode, Dax Shepard and Monica Padman talk with Susie Wolff, former racing driver and Managing Director of F1 Academy, about growing up in Scotland, entering the male-dominated world of karting and Formula 3, and learning to prove herself through speed and discipline. This condensed version turns the full episode into a few minutes, highlighting her insights on leadership, decision-making, Formula 1 technology, and the physical demands of racing. Susie also shares how Mercedes, Formula E, Toto Wolff, and the creation of F1 Academy shaped her path toward giving young women real opportunity in motorsport. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.