
Maria Teresa de Filippis: A Story of Audacity
Teresa de Filippis was the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, behind the wheel of a Maserati 250F. Hers is a story of passion and audacity and for this reason, Maserati celebrates her achievements on the occasion of International Womenâs Day, March 8. âI was either courageous or reckless, or foolhardy; Call it what you want, I just liked to go at full speed” Maria Teresa de Filippis (1926-2016) Maria Teresa de Filippis was born in Naples in 1926 and decided to enter the world of motor racing almost as a challenge. In 1948, she participated…