About this podcast

In this compelling episode of 'The Deal,' hosts Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit down with Susie Wolff, the trailblazing Managing Director of F1 Academy. Wolff shares her incredible journey, from an eight-year-old karting enthusiast to a pivotal figure driving change in Formula One. Discover how she successfully rallied all ten F1 teams to back cars in F1 Academy, her strategic move to secure a sponsorship with Charlotte Tilbury, and what she hopes audiences will gain from the new Netflix docuseries 'F1: The Academy.' This conversation delves deep into the challenges and triumphs of fostering female talent in a male-dominated sport, offering insights into leadership, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of making it to the pinnacle of motorsport.