Maria Theresa de Filippis, the first woman to start a round of the Formula 1 world championship, was born 100 years ago to this day.

She started 19th on the grid for the Belgian Grand Prix in 1958 (above) in a privately-entered Maserati 250F. She took the chequered flag in 10th place, but unlike today, only the top five finishers scored points.

De Filippis started two other races that year, but retired from both with engine trouble, and made two unsuccessful attempts to qualify for the Monaco Grand Prix. She died 10 years ago.

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