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Athlete
Michèle Mouton
Famoose for
Becoming the first woman to win a World Rally Championship event.
Sanremo · World runner-up
- Born
- 23 June 1951
- Birthplace
- Grasse, France
More people
Michèle Mouton
Michèle Mouton is a French rally driver whose Audi performances challenged assumptions about women in motorsport.
Early life
Southern France
Grew up near Grasse.
Co-driving
Entered rallying initially as a co-driver.
Career
- 1970s
French rallies
Moved into the driver’s seat.
- 1981–1985
Audi
Won world rallies with the Quattro.
- Later career
Organisation
Worked in motorsport events and safety.
Achievements
Sanremo
Won her first WRC event.
World runner-up
Finished second in the drivers’ championship.
Pikes Peak
Won the hill climb.
Beyond racing
Race of Champions
Co-founded the event.
FIA work
Worked on rally safety and women’s participation.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Fabien Rochet. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
