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GRRL! SUMMARY:
- DESIRÉ WILSON remains the only woman to win an F1 race of any kind, achieving the historic feat at Brands Hatch in 1980 during the British Aurora F1 Championship. Driving a Theodore Racing Wolf WR4, she beat the competition and etched her name in motorsport history.
- A South African native, WILSON began racing at 12 and gained prominence after winning the South African Formula Ford Championship. Her victory earned her a “Driver to Europe” award in 1977, launching her international career.
- Despite her groundbreaking F1-sanctioned win, WILSON faced challenges in the top flight of F1, failing to qualify for the British Grand Prix in 1980, but her legacy as a trailblazer for women in motorsport endures.
UPCOMING:
- October 21-22, 2023: Brands Hatch Historic Racing Festival, featuring discussions on the history of female racers, including Desiré Wilson
- July 2024: Event commemorating the 1980 British Grand Prix, celebrating Desiré Wilson’s entry into the race
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