Maria Teresa de Filippis, F1's first female racer, born 100 years ago

Maria Theresa de Filippis, the first woman to start a round of the Formula 1 world championship, was born 100 years ago today. She started 19th on the grid for the 1958 Belgian Grand Prix in a privately-entered Maserati 250F, and finished 10th. At that time only the top five finishers scored points.

De Filippis started two other races that season, retiring from both with engine trouble. She also made two unsuccessful attempts to qualify for the Monaco Grand Prix. She died 10 years ago.