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It has been 50 years since the ‘Queen of Speed’ Michele Mouton debuted as a driver in the 1974 World
Before driving the iconic Audi Quattro, Mouton started her rally career as a co-driver in the Alpine A110. Transitioning from a law student to a motorsport icon, she made her official debut in the World Rally Championship in 1973 at the Monte Carlo Rally. Mouton’s skills as a racer led her to switch to the driver’s seat with her father’s support in providing a rally car. Developing her driving experience, she entered and won the Tour de France Automobile in 1978. In 1981, Mouton made history by becoming the first female driver to win a World Rally Championship event at the Rallye Sanremo. Her success in rallying paved the way for future generations of female drivers in motorsport.
