Wolff's immersed in Formula 1, and loves the Singapore night race
Oban is a resort town in the south-east of Scotland.
It is small, but is home to one of the world's most famous single malt whiskeys.
It is also home to Susie Wolff, the Williams Formula 1 team development driver.
The Scot is a rare breed though - she does not drink a drop of whiskey.
"If I do drink, it'll be Martini," she told The New Paper yesterday with a laugh, referring to Williams' sponsors.
"I mean I'm very proud that Oban whiskey has put us on the map. We're just a small town of 15,000 inhabitants, so it's great that people know about the place."
Wolff was at the Kartright Speedway in Upper Jurong for the UBS Go-Kart Challenge yesterday, in her role as the bank's diversity ambassador.
Her main job will see her at Marina Bay this weekend in the garage of Williams for the 2014 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix.
After a disastrous season in 2013, when Williams finished ninth out of 11 teams in the constructors' standings, the British racing outfit have surprised many this year.
Williams are currently third in the standings, ahead of traditional giants Ferrari and McLaren, and this is in no small part down to driver Valtteri Bottas, who has notched up four podium finishes - two seconds and two thirds - this year.
Wolff says the success is down to two key decisions.
"I think switching to Mercedes-Benz engines (from Renault) made a big difference," said the 31-year-old, who has been with Williams since 2012.
"And also the fact that we now have two great drivers (Bottas and Felipe Massa) who constantly push each other on."
Wolff became the first female driver to compete in a Grand Prix session in over two decades when she raced in qualifying at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
She is married to Toto Wolff, executive director of the Mercedes Formula 1 team and knows their two ace drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.
They raced together in karting and she says both are friends.
Germany's Rosberg leads the drivers' standings 22 points ahead of the Briton, who is second, and there are only six races left, including Sunday's Grand Prix.
CONFIDENCE
Hamilton is full of confidence after winning the last time out in Monza and the excitement is building for the night race along the streets of downtown Singapore, especially after the two have famously clashed on a few occasions already this season in their battle for the world championship.
Wolff is completely neutral despite sharing British roots with Hamilton.
"I know both very well and I get to spend a lot of time with them because of the link through my husband," she explained.
"Both are very different people, who have done incredibly well so far, and I can't put my money on one or the other.
"If you're talking about their fierce rivalry, don't forget that they are fighting for the world championship.
"They both know that this is their best chance, with such a dominant car. So that raises the stakes between them, and it adds to the tension."
Though she is married to someone who is an integral part of a rival team, Wolff insists that husband and wife rarely talk about - or argue over - work.
"We've been married for a few years now, so obviously we have lots more to talk about than Formula 1," she said, with a laugh.
"I'm very proud of him for what he's achieved, and I'm also proud of what Williams have achieved this year.
"We have different roles. We're incredibly lucky to work in the same sport and get to travel the world together.
"But there is definitely a respect for our teams and we would never divulge information to each other that we shouldn't."
Wolff progressed through the ranks of motorsport, starting off in karting at age 14, before moving up to Formula Renault, Formula 3 and later to the German Touring Car Masters, driving for Mercedes-Benz.
While Williams are fast-improving, she knows how hard it will be for Williams to get to the level where they can fight for the championship.
"It's too early to say if we can compete for the title next year," she said.
"That is something which takes time to build up to, going from stage to stage. The important thing is that we're turning our fortunes around.
"The rest are improving with us as well. Ferrari have had a problematic year, but don't forget they are a huge team with huge resources.
"You cannot underestimate them and I think they'll turn it around soon.
"Mercedes are very dominant right now, but I think the chasing pack will get close, in time."
Wolff ranks her favourite...
Top 5 Grands Prix:
1) Singapore GP
(Not just because I'm here right now, but I really love the night race and how the cars glisten under the lights.)
2) Italian GP (they have the best fans)
3) Monaco GP (for its history)
4) British GP (it's my home circuit)
5) German GP (because of my German Touring Car experience there)
Top 3 road cars:
1) Mercedes SL65 black series
2) Ferrari Enzo
3) Aston Martin DBS
Top 3 leading Scotsmen
1) My husband, Toto Wolff. (He's an honorary Scotsman because he's married to me.)
2) Sean Connery
3) Jackie Stewart
Wolff ranks her favourite...
Top 5 Grands Prix:
1) Singapore GP
(Not just because I'm here right now, but I really love the night race and how the cars glisten under the lights.)
2) Italian GP (they have the best fans)
3) Monaco GP (for its history)
4) British GP (it's my home circuit)
5) German GP (because of my German Touring Car experience there)
Top 3 road cars:
1) Mercedes SL65 black series
2) Ferrari Enzo
3) Aston Martin DBS
Top 3 leading Scotsmen
1) My husband, Toto Wolff. (He's an honorary Scotsman because he's married to me.)
2) Sean Connery
3) Jackie Stewart
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