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Maria Teresa de Filippis pictured in her Red Maserati 250F before for the BRDC
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Maria Teresa de Filippis pictured in her Red Maserati 250F before for the BRDC
Maria Teresa de Filippis pictured in her Red Maserati 250F before for the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone. Maria retired after 40 laps due to a transmission problem.
Maria Teresa de Filippis (11 November 1926 - 8 January 2016) was an Italian racing driver, and the first woman to race in Formula One. She participated in five World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 18 May 1958, but scored no championship points. Though her Formula One racing career was brief, she won races in other series and is remembered as a pioneer in the sport.
The 11th BRDC International Trophy was a 12 lap motor race, run to Formula One rules, held on 2 May 1959 at the Silverstone Circuit, England. The race was run over 50 laps of the Grand Prix circuit, and was won by Australian driver Jack Brabham in a Cooper T51.
Picture taken 2nd May 1959
Terry Fincher
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Silverstone
Northamptonshire
England
1959-918
Media ID 21906522
© Mirrorpix
1959 Circuit Competition Driver Formula One Head Scarf Headscarf Lady Motor Racing Motoracing Number 7 Race Racing Retires Seven Speed Track Maserati
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Maria Teresa de Filippis, the trailblazing Italian racing driver, strikes a pose beside her iconic Red Maserati 250F before the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone. This print captures Maria's indomitable spirit and determination as she prepared to make history on that fateful day in May 1959. Maria, born on November 11th, 1926, etched her name in the annals of motorsport by becoming the first woman to ever compete in Formula One. Although her Formula One career was short-lived with no championship points scored during her five World Championship Grands Prix appearances, Maria's legacy extends far beyond those statistics. With grace and skill behind the wheel, Maria not only conquered hearts but also secured victories in other racing series throughout her remarkable career. Her unwavering passion for speed and competition made her a true pioneer in a male-dominated sport. Sadly, this particular race did not end as planned for Maria. After completing an impressive 40 laps around the demanding circuit at Silverstone, she was forced to retire due to a transmission problem. Nevertheless, this setback could never overshadow Maria's groundbreaking achievements or dampen her everlasting impact on women in motorsport. As we gaze upon this evocative image captured by Terry Fincher on May 2nd, 1959 - forever frozen in time - let us remember Maria Teresa de Filippis as an inspiration who shattered barriers and blazed trails for generations of female racers yet to come.
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