Lella Lombardi
United KingdomathleteFemaleb. 19418.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lella Lombardi was an Italian racing driver who broke barriers in a predominantly male sport, becoming the first woman to score points in Formula One. Born near Turin, her passion for motorsport began in childhood, leading her to compete in various racing categories, including Formula 3 and Formula 5000. In 1975, she made her F1 debut, and during the Spanish Grand Prix, she finished sixth, making history by earning points—an achievement that set the stage for future female drivers in the sport. Lombardi's racing career spanned various competitions, and she is remembered as a trailblazer for women in motorsport before her untimely passing in 1992.
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The legendary Lella Lombardi took part in a record 17 grands prix, becoming the first and so far only woman to score points.
Formula 1: Jamie Chadwick says testing F1 car is 'highlight' of careerUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-26
Lella Lombardi is the only woman to score points in a Formula 1 race.
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Greece· 2025-05-27
Lella Lombardi was the first female driver to score points in Formula One history.
Index - Sport - Nők, akik áttörték az üvegplafont, és bebizonyították, hogy nekik is teremhet babér a férfi sportolók között
Hungary· 2025-03-08
Lella Lombardi was the first female driver to score points in Formula One history.
Index - Sport - Nők, akik áttörték az üvegplafont, és bebizonyították, hogy nekik is teremhet babér a férfi sportolók közöttHungary· 2025-03-08