It's 50 years since Lella Lombardi became F1's first and only female point scorer

27/04/2025 11:41

Exactly 50 years ago today, a chaotic Spanish Grand Prix came to an end after just 29 laps following a deadly crash. Half points were awarded to the top six finishers, which included Italian racer Lella Lombardi.
The moment marked the first, and only, time that a woman racing in Formula 1 finished in points-paying positions in a grand prix, and fans have been asking when another woman could ...Keep reading