Former British driver Susie Wolff, a former Williams team tester, defended her compatriot Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One skipper, on Wednesday after his controversial comments about the inability of women to drive an F1 car.
“After listening to Bernie’s comments and talking to him, it is clear that we both share the same goal,” Wolff wrote on his Twitter account.
«Last week she agreed to be part of ‘Dare to be Different’ (an initiative that seeks to increase the number of female drivers on the circuit) and to support the next generation of girls who seek to reach the top, inside and outside of Formula One », He added.
“In all my years in motorsport he never stopped supporting me in my mission of being a starting driver. For me, actions speak louder than words. ‘Dare to be Different’ is looking for talented female pilots and Bernie is with us, “said the Scotswoman.
Susie, 33, married to Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff, retired last year, having been a development driver for the Williams team.
Bernie Ecclestone, 85, the head of Formula One, caused controversy in the United Kingdom when he said that women “would not be physically capable of driving a fast F1 car” and “would not take them seriously” in the sport. .
Expiloto Susie Wolff defends Ecclestone after his controversial comments
