Maria Teresa de Filippis: Shaping History on the Track with Maserati

March 8 is International Womenโ€™s Day, and to mark the occasion, Maserati is honoring the achievements of Maria Teresa deย Filippis, the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix driving a Maserati 250F.ย For this important day, we remember her story, one that is filled with passion and courage.ย 

โ€œI was either courageous or reckless, or foolhardy; Call it what you want, I just liked to go at full speed”

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