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Formula One World Championship: Lella Lombardi March, retired from the race on lap 19 with a blown engine
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Formula One World Championship: Lella Lombardi March, retired from the race on lap 19 with a blown engine
Lella Lombardi (ITA) March, retired from the race on lap 19 with a blown engine.
British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 19 July 1975
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Media ID 2033021
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the thrilling world of Formula One racing in 1975. The focus is on Lella Lombardi, an Italian driver who made history as one of the few women to compete in this male-dominated sport. As she sits behind the wheel of her March car at Silverstone's British Grand Prix, determination radiates from her eyes. Unfortunately, fate had a different plan for Lombardi that day. On lap 19, her engine blew out abruptly, forcing her into an early retirement from the race. Despite this setback, Lombardi's resilience shines through as she maintains a composed and stoic demeanor. This image captures not only a moment frozen in time but also symbolizes the challenges faced by female drivers breaking barriers in motorsport during that era. It serves as a reminder of their unwavering passion and dedication amidst adversity. Silverstone's iconic racetrack provides a fitting backdrop for this powerful portrait; its sweeping curves and rich heritage echo the intensity and prestige associated with Formula One racing. This photograph encapsulates both Lombardi's personal journey and the broader narrative of women defying expectations within sports traditionally dominated by men
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