Maserati unveils FTributo Special Edition, a tribute to the first female F1 driver – CarStuff

Maserati’s sporting DNA has inspired the new special editions of Ghibli and Levante: the new FTributo Special Edition pays homage to Maria Teresa De Filippis and her daring history. Maria Teresa was the first woman to qualify for an F1 Grand Prix, driving a Maserati 250F that year.

The tenacious spirit of Maria Teresa and the timeless reference to the world of Trident racing inspired the new FTributo Special Edition, a limited series for Ghibli and Levante, each available in two unique colors: Orange (Devil Orange) and Gray (Grigio Lamiera ).

The special edition also takes sportiness to a new level, thanks to its striking details and sporty aesthetics. The exterior is also clearly reminiscent of the adrenaline rush of the track. Devil Orange is a particularly saturated orange that combines vibrant energy and boldness, reminiscent of Maria Theresa’s diabolical nickname “the devil”. The gray, on the other hand, is inspired by the track, which is the real ‘home’ of Maserati, where the Trident triumphed and performed at its best.

To match the exterior paint color, the Levante FTributo is equipped with 21-inch Anteo wheels in Devil Orange, or 21-inch Titano wheels for the Ghibli FTributo in the new Silver Matt Gray. The wheel details are in cobalt blue, including the unique badge on the fenders and the Trident logo on the C-pillar.

For the Grigio Lamiera color, the rim color has changed to glossy black, while the details, the specific badges and the Trident logo are in contrasting orange. Upon entering the passenger compartment, the exterior finish tones are also visible inside the passenger compartment with cobalt blue and orange stitching, combined with natural Premium Full-grain full-grain leather mixed in black or orange.

In October 1955 Maria Teresa participated in the 39th Targa Florio, driving a Maserati A6GCS (with Luigi Bellucci). She finished ninth (fourth in the 2.0 upgrade class). It was a turning point, and challenge after challenge breaks her mold, becoming the first woman to race in F1 in 1958, while she still drove a Maserati.

In October, 67 years later, the FTributo Special Edition celebrates this extraordinary Maserati sporting legend and his groundbreaking victory on the track. Elegance, extreme performance and sportiness continue the winning combination between Maserati and Maria Teresa De Filippis. A story of tenacity, determination and audacity: facing challenges, on and off the track with the ability to compete and win, with a firm eye on the future.