Susie Wolff: “I showed I could be on the pace”

A woman got behind the wheel of a Formula 1, this Friday, on the Silverstone circuit. For the first time in her career, Susie Wolff, 30 years old, indulged in a real test aboard a Williams, on the occasion of the Youth Trials. If she had already had the opportunity to practice aerodynamic tests in a straight line, this time, she was able to drive on a real circuit. “It was a fantastic day. Overall I’m happy”, she rejoiced from the BBC. “I wouldn't do this if I knew it wasn't possible. I came here to show what I could do. »

Having covered a total of 78 laps, more than the distance of a Grand Prix on this circuit, the Scotswoman completed his best performance in 1:35:093. This is one second from the best time signed Wednesday by Daniel Juncadella in 1:34.098 and that of Pastor Maldonado in 1?34??116 recorded on Thursday. “There was definitely more potential here”, noted Susie Wolff, who narrowly missed her personal goal of going below 1:35. ?The team completed its program so it?s a successful day. » After confiding that she had difficulty getting the Medium tires to heat up, the wife of Toto Wolff, the director of Mercedes Motorsports, nevertheless declared itself satisfied with its results. “It was important for me to show that I have the performance, that I can be on the pace. »

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Despite everything, the young woman knows that if she one day wishes to obtain a starting position, she will have a hard time facing all the young talents of tomorrow tested this week in Great Britain. “If it means something different to other people because I'm a woman, then I'll use it to my advantage but I won't play the card: I'm a girl give me a car because I'm fast enough.” There were many good performances from young drivers over the three days. We are all fighting very hard and I must continue to do so. »