For the first time in Monaco, International Women’s Sports Day on Friday, January 24, was celebrated with a Motorsport Edition at the Prince’s Car Collection, steps from the iconic Grand Prix circuit.

The not-for-profit conference aimed to inspire female students in Monaco by showing by example how women are succeeding in motorsport and that with determination, skill and resilience, gender does not define success. World Rally Vice-Champion Michèle Mouton was the guest of honour.

Following the student event, a cocktail with HSH Prince Albert marked the official release of 100 Years of Women: Motorsport & Monaco by Nancy Heslin and Lacey Da Costa.

Beautifully illustrated over 240 pages and meticulously researched, this non-for-profit book in English features the world’s greatest female drivers, from rally to F1, who have competed in Monaco since 1925.

These 65 timeless stories of women written by women offer an inspiring narrative filled with glamour, adventure, and triumph in a male-dominated sport. There is also an unprecedented chapter on the women in Monaco and their roles in motorsport as well as a nod to the next-generation.

A portion of sales will support next-gen female talent in motorsport. You can order a copy online and delivery in Monaco is free.
https://www.carobtreepublishing.com/product-page/100-years-of-women-motorsport-and-monaco

Sophia Vaharis – Tsouvelekakis is the only Greek woman who is in the book.

(photos by Ed Wright)