# F1’s First Female Racer Born 100 Years Ago

> Maria Teresa de Filippis, F1’s first woman racer, started 19th in 1958 Belgian GP.
- Title: F1’s First Female Racer Born 100 Years Ago · RaceFans
- Summary: Maria Teresa de Filippis, F1’s first woman racer, started 19th in 1958 Belgian GP.
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- Published: 2026-11-11T11:18:04+00:00
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- Topics: formula 1, maria teresa de filippis, belgian grand prix, maserati 250f, female racer, sports, cars
## Maria Teresa de Filippis
Maria Teresa de Filippis, the first woman to start a round of the Formula 1 world championship, was born 100 years ago.
## 1958 Belgian Grand Prix
She started 19th on the grid for the Belgian Grand Prix in 1958 in a privately-entered Maserati 250F.
## 10th Place Finish
She took the chequered flag in 10th place, but only the top five finishers scored points.
## Key takeaway

Maria Teresa de Filippis, born 100 years ago, was the first woman to start a Formula 1 race.