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Maria Teresa De Filippis

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Maria Teresa De Filippis

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9 Jan 2016 (aged 89)
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Race Car Driver. Well known for being the first woman to compete in the Formula One. She began her racing career at age 22. In 1958 she tried to clasify for the Monaco Grand Prix, but failed. The same year she finished the Belgian Grand Prix, which was her only finish in Formula One. She retired from motorsport in 1959 after the death of her friend Jean Behra.
Race Car Driver. Well known for being the first woman to compete in the Formula One. She began her racing career at age 22. In 1958 she tried to clasify for the Monaco Grand Prix, but failed. The same year she finished the Belgian Grand Prix, which was her only finish in Formula One. She retired from motorsport in 1959 after the death of her friend Jean Behra.

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