Susie Wolff: The Scot quietly making a noise in Formula E

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Former F1 test driver Susie Wolff has switched to the electric version of the motorsport.

When Susie Wolff retired from racing in 2015, she said she felt like a ship without a sail.

Looking back, the self-confessed petrol head admits that getting involved in an electric version of F1 was the furthest thing from her thoughts. The inclusion of those with the experience and knowledge of racing seems key to its success and its standing and reputation within the industry. But that is changing and ahead of Venturi's win in London, Wolff also talked passionately about the sustainability side of sport.The familiar ear splitting roar of the engines, associated with its noisy cousin, are replaced by the somewhat comforting low hum of cars gliding into battle.There was no road to Damascus moment for the woman who wanted to make it in Formula 1 but the arrival of her son, five years ago, changed her thoughts around green issues.

 

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