Susie Wolff releases an autobiography.

      What associations does the English word "driven" evoke for you? In a cultural context many may recall the rather mediocre 2001 film of that title starring Sylvester Stallone, but this time it's about a non‑fiction book that will be published on October 23. There's a good chance the new work will enjoy a more successful fate.

      Susie Wolff, a former racing driver from Scotland who competed in various championships including the DTM series, worked with Williams in Formula 1, and now heads the women's F1 Academy series, has written an autobiography. It should of course be noted that she is the wife of Toto Wolff, the team principal and co‑owner of Mercedes.

      Here is what the author, whose book will also be available in an audiobook narrated by Susie herself, says about it: "It took nine months to create, and in just a few weeks I'll be able to hold the finished book in my hands. Writing an autobiography together with my brother was not an easy task — I had to do editing at night, reworking things, reliving memorable moments that made me both laugh and cry. All of this served as a reminder that I am very grateful to fate for all the highs and lows that have shaped me. From the outside it may seem that everything in my life went smoothly, but in the book I also talk about trials, lessons and collisions with reality. Recording the audiobook in three days was not easy, but it was also a kind of therapy, and when I listened to Toto's afterword I cried and laughed at the same time. I can't wait to share this book with you: I hope that when you read it you'll feel that it was written sincerely and honestly."

      And here is what Lewis Hamilton said about Wolff's autobiography: "Susie is a very distinctive person. Her perseverance, determination and ability have knocked down many barriers, and her example has inspired many. Susie's story is an impressive account of the effort required to succeed against the odds while remaining true to yourself. Such a book will be useful to many."

      The narrative begins with an account of how, as a child, Susie first sat behind the wheel of a kart, how she felt speed, and how she dreamed of Formula 1. In most of the series she raced in at various stages of her career she was the only woman, but she continued to believe in herself, and even after retiring from driving she continued to work in motorsport.

      As for the title Driven, we'll refrain from trying to translate it with a single word, but it contains references to character traits such as inspiration, self‑belief, perseverance and a focus on success — without which there is no place in motorsport. Nor, indeed, in any other sport.

      Susie Wolff's autobiography will be published by the British publisher Hodder & Stoughton, a division of the Hachette UK publishing group.