Susie Wolff was a pioneer in motorsport, blazing a trail for women in a sport long dominated by men and helping to create opportunities for those who followed in her wake.

The Scottish racing driver began her career in karting before progressing through Formula Renault and Formula Three. She later competed for Mercedes-Benz in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters championship before joining the Williams Formula One team as a development driver in 2012.

In 2014, Wolff made history at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone when she became the first woman in 22 years to participate in a Formula One race weekend, taking part in a practice session. Today, she serves as managing director of F1 Academy, the all-female driver development series launched to create a pathway for women into the highest levels of motorsport.

Her autobiography, Driven, is aptly titled. Wolff thrives on challenge, constantly pushing herself to improve, compete and succeed.

One of the book’s most revealing stories comes from her childhood. Determined to make her school swimming team, Wolff was devastated when she failed to qualify. Rather than accepting defeat, she channelled her disappointment into motivation and quickly forced her way into the squad.

That relentless competitiveness became a defining characteristic throughout her career.

Raised in a family immersed in motorsport, Wolff spent weekends at karting circuits with her parents and brother. While many of her friends covered their bedroom walls with posters of pop stars and film idols, Wolff’s heroes were Formula One drivers. From an early age, she knew exactly where she wanted to be.

Driven offers an honest and inspiring account of the determination, resilience and self-belief required to succeed at the highest level of motorsport. More than a racing memoir, it is a story about overcoming barriers and refusing to accept limits imposed by others.