Maria Teresa de Filippis, who passed away recently, was related to which sports?
Maria Teresa de Filippis, who passed away recently, was related to which sports?
[A]Rugby
[B]Formula One racing
[C]Tennis
[D]Basketball
Formula One racing
The first female Formula One driver, Maria Teresa de Filippis (89) passed away in Italy. She is the first woman to compete in a world championship Formula One grand prix, but scored no championship points. Though largely unsuccessful in her Formula One racing career, she won races in other series and is remembered as a pioneer in the sport.
