Maria Teresa de Filippis

maria teresa de filippis

Question: Recently first female F1 (Formula One) driver Maria Teresa de Filippis passed away, to which country did she belong?

(a) France
(b) Italy
(c) Portugal
(d) America

Ans(b)

Related facts:

  • The first female F1 (Formula One) driver Maria Teresa de Filippis passed away on 8 January 2016 in Italy. She was 89.
  • She was born on 11 November 1926 in Naples, Italy.
  • Between the years 1958-59 she took part in five World Grand Prix champion.

Reference:

http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/35272662

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jan/09/maria-teresa-de-filippis-female-f1-driver

http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/latest/headlines/2016/1/maria-teresa-de-filippis–first-female-f1-racer–dies-at-89.html