Wilson, Desiré (ZA)

b 26/11/1953 (Johannesburg)






South African who became the first woman ever to win a F1 race of any kind 
in the Aurora F1 series at Brands Hatch in 1980. Also races sportscars at 
Le Mans.


1980 - DNQ for British GP (Entrant: Brands Hatch Racing). Sportscars (De
       Cadanet Cosworth): Won at Monza and Silverstone with Alain de Cadanet
1983 - 8 Indycar races (March-Ford)
1984 - Sportscars (Porsche)
1986 - 3 Indycar races (March-Ford)
1993 - IMSA, drove Mustang at Daytona
1997 - North American Touring Cars (Mazda Xedos 6)
       Apr 13   Long Beach              6th, 22 laps
       Apr 13   Long Beach              >6th