Athletes: Maria-Teresa de Filippis

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Maria-Teresa de Filippis (1926-2016) was an Italian race car driver. She was an official driver for Maserati and the first woman in Formula One. During her career, she qualified for five Grand Prix races, including three championships.  Since her time on the track, only five women have attempted to qualify for world championship grand prix races.