Goodwood Motor Circuit, UK – 17 March 2026: Maserati honoured female pioneers in motorsport with its first Women’s Drive Summit, celebrating the legacy of Maria Teresa de Filippis, the first woman to compete in a Formula 1 Grand Prix behind the Maserati 250F, marking what would have been her 100th birthday. A Historic Celebration The […]
Goodwood Motor Circuit, UK – 17 March 2026: Maserati honoured female pioneers in motorsport with its first Women’s Drive Summit, celebrating the legacy of Maria Teresa de Filippis, the first woman to compete in a Formula 1 Grand Prix behind the Maserati 250F, marking what would have been her 100th birthday.
A Historic Celebration
The summit brought together an all-female guest list from motorsport and the automotive industry. Attendees experienced Maserati’s performance models—including the MCPura, GranTurismo Trofeo, GranCabrio Trofeo, and Grecale Trofeo—on the historic Goodwood track. Professional female racing drivers accompanied guests, while the track-side display of the Maserati MCXtrema highlighted the brand’s ultimate performance capabilities.
Honouring a Motorsport Pioneer
Maria Teresa de Filippis, born in 1926 in Naples, made history in 1958 as the first woman to race in a Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix. Her story of passion and audacity continues to inspire women in motorsport and embodies the values of Maserati today.
Driving Innovation and Inclusion
The Women’s Drive Summit also reflects Maserati’s commitment to inclusion and professional development for women. Initiatives like the Maserati Women’s Business Resource Group (BRG Donna) promote female talent in an open, multicultural environment. The brand’s motorsport return with the Maserati GT2 platform reinforces both performance DNA and innovation across road and track vehicles.
Centenary Heritage and Modern Excellence
Celebrating 100 years since Maserati’s debut at the Targa Florio with the Tipo 26, the brand continues to combine luxury, technical innovation, and performance. Its current lineup includes:
- Grecale SUV – 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain
- GranTurismo – V6 petrol or fully electric Folgore version
- GranCabrio – convertible with electric option
- MCPURA coupe and MCPURA Cielo convertible – V6 Nettuno engine with F1-derived technology
- GT2 Stradale – road-legal race car
- MCXtrema – limited 62-unit track-only homologated racing car
Maserati’s vehicles deliver a balance of luxury, performance, and exclusivity, showcasing engineering excellence across both modern road-going and track-focused platforms.
