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#2 Desiré Wilson
Desire Randall Wilson of South Africa has a grandstand at Brands Hatch named after her for her impeccable achievement.
As she became the only woman to win a Formula One race of any kind when she won at Brands Hatch in the short-lived British Aurora F1 Championship in 1980.
To date, she is the only woman to have been licensed to drive in a CART IndyCars event, as well as holding an FIA Super License, which enabled her to race at the highest level.
Since 1978, Desiré Wilson has been recognized as the most accomplished female racing driver in the world. Wilson also competed in CARTS and sports car racing. She is married to road course architect, Alan Wilson.
A book titled ‘Driver by Desire’ was published documenting her life as a racing driver. Having retired from driving, Desire Wilson ensured to maintain a presence in the sport through her husband Alan Wilson’s circuit consultancy.
