Tuesday, February 16, 2016

First female F1 driver Maria Teresa de Filippis passes away

Maria Teresa de Filippis, the first woman to race in a Formula 1 grand prix has died at the age of 89.
  • The Italian started three grand prix for the Maserati team in 1958 with a best finish of 10th at Spa in Belgium.
  • The late Lella Lombardi, another Italian, who started 12 grand prix between 1974-76 is the only other woman to start a Formula 1 race.

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