Susie Wolff signs Susie Wolff , F1 's seventh female driver in just weeks . The 29-year-old 's new role comes last month after Marussia signs Williams . F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone welcomes the move , calling her an asset to the team . Susie Wolff , the second woman to join Formula One in recent weeks , hopes her new role will pave the way for more females in the elite level of motorsport . The Scottish driver has previously tested with Lotus Renault F1 .
Susie Wolff signs Susie Wolff , F1 's seventh female driver in just weeks . The 29-year-old 's new role comes last month after Marussia signs Williams . F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone welcomes the move , calling her an asset to the team . The Scottish driver has previously tested with Lotus Renault F1 .