Who was the first woman to race in F1?
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Kathy Ascari
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Sharon Dumas
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Corinna Schumacher
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Maria Teresa de Filippis
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Correct answer
Explanation
Maria Teresa de Filippis became the first woman to compete in a Formula 1 World Championship race when she entered the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix. She raced for Maserati and participated in three championship races that season, paving the way for women in motorsport.