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202474 minPGdocumentary

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Beyond Driven

202474 minPGdocumentary

Lella Lombardi made history as the first woman to score points in Formula One, inspiring a new generation of female racers 44 years later.

“The exhilarating story of F1 pioneer Lella Lombardi and the women of formula racing.”

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Riyaana Hartley

Channel: Gravitas Documentaries

Beyond Driven

2024• 74 minPG

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Lella Lombardi made history as the first woman to score points in Formula One, inspiring a new generation of female racers 44 years later.

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Vincent Tran

Vincent Trandirector

Riyaana Hartleydirector

Riyaana Hartleywriter

Vincent Tran

Vincent Tranwriter

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Lella Lombardi made history at the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix as the first and only woman to score points in Formula One. Her passing left a legacy that continues to inspire female racers today. Beyond Driven explores Lombardi's groundbreaking career and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated sport. The documentary also highlights the experiences of contemporary female drivers striving to reach the Formula 1 grid, showcasing the ongoing fight for equality and representation in racing.

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