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Maria Teresa de Filippis at the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone
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Maria Teresa de Filippis at the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone
Maria Teresa de Filippis at the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone. She is lighting her cigarette with he help of a racing colleague.
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 21907531
© Mirrorpix
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Maria Teresa de Filippis, the trailblazing Italian racing driver, takes a moment to light her cigarette with the assistance of a fellow racer at the BRDC International Trophy race in Silverstone. This iconic photograph captures not only her rebellious spirit but also her determination to break barriers in a male-dominated sport. Born on November 11,1926, Maria Teresa made history as the first woman to compete in Formula One. Although she participated in five World Championship Grands Prix between 1958 and 1959 without scoring any points, her impact on motorsport cannot be understated. She may have had a brief Formula One career, but she achieved victories in other racing series and remains an inspiration for aspiring female drivers. The image itself was taken on May 2nd, 1959 during the thrilling 11th BRDC International Trophy race held at Silverstone Circuit. The event saw Australian driver Jack Brabham emerge victorious after completing an exhilarating fifty laps around the Grand Prix circuit. Terry Fincher's timeless photograph encapsulates both Maria Teresa's audacity and the camaraderie shared among racers amidst intense competition. It serves as a reminder of her indelible mark on motoracing history and stands as a testament to all women who strive to challenge societal norms and pursue their passions fearlessly.
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