Michèle Mouton in the Audi Quattro: The day the volcano erupted
This retrospective piece celebrates the 45th anniversary of Michèle Mouton's historic 1981 World Rally Championship victory in San Remo. It also touches upon the evolution of the WRC calendar and recent developments in the sport.
Why it matters
Mouton's achievement remains a landmark moment for gender equality in professional motorsports, serving as an inspiration for future generations of female drivers.
Rallysport Opinions Michèle Mouton in the Audi Quattro: The day the volcano erupted Forty-five years ago, on 10 October 1981, the young Frenchwoman Michèle Mouton became the first woman to win a World Rally Championship round in San Remo, driving an Audi Quattro.
This article is an automatically generated English version. The Original Article was published in German.
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