of subsequent generations of females in racing. Lombardi is considered an F1 trailblazer, after which women increasingly joined Formula One in many capacities aside from driving. According to The Multimedia Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World, because of Lella Lombardi, there are more women involved in other aspects of Formula One, especially "traditionally female" jobs such as modeling. Lombardi is also used as one of the reference points for females in racing. Journalist Phil Pash reports that though Lombardi viewed racing as a masculine sport, she succeeded regardless because of her ‘competitive spirit.’ Among others who comment on the effects of Lombardi’s legacy is Matt Majendie, who writes about Jamie Chadwick. Chadwick argues that for women entering Formula One in 2022, financial support is a greater obstacle than gender. Majendie argues this by citing Lombardi’s example as a racer, who despite her gender, successfully entered Formula One. This need for financial support is combated by the rise of the W-series, which started in October 2018. The W-series is a women’s racing championship, which eliminates financial barriers, and gives equal opportunity to female racers. As an example of successful women produced by Formula One, Lombardi is credited with making Formula One accessible to women. Racing record Complete European F5000 Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.) Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.) Formula One non-championship results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.) 24 Hours of Le Mans results Complete Shellsport International Series results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap) Complete British Formula One Championship results (key) (note: results shown in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap) NASCAR (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.) Winston Cup Series Complete Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft results (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) See also List of female Formula One drivers Driver Data Base profile References External links 1941 births 1992 deaths People from Frugarolo Italian racing drivers Italian Formula One drivers Italian female racing drivers Italian Formula Three Championship drivers 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers Deaths from cancer in Lombardy