WORLD RECORD | Oldest female F1 Driver, 80 years | Christine Beckers at Zolder

Today at Circuit Zolder, Christine Beckers became the oldest female to have driven an F1 car on track at the age of 80. The car is the ex-Thierry Boutsen Arrows A8 from 1985. She is a retired Belgian Race & Rally driver who has competed in many Rallies incl. Paris-Dakar. And participated in the 24h of Le Mans 4 times in the 1970’s with Inaltera and Chevron. Engine: BMW M12/13 Straight 4 Turbo / cc / 91.5 cu in Power: 900 bhp / 671 kW @ rpm (max 1200hp) Torque: 540 Nm / 398 ft lbs @ rpm Weight: 545 kg / 1,202 lbs Event: Historic GP Series: F1 Demo Track: Circuit Zolder Date: 2024-07-21 Filmed with Canon Legria HF G70 DM-E1 microphone Canon EOS 7D Related video My pictures Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #arrows #arrowsa8 #ChristineBeckers --------------------------------------------------------- keywords --------------------------------------------------------- loud engine exhaust sound idle revs revving car automobile racecar downshift downshifting canon legria hf g70 DM-E1 dme1 mic microphone motorsport autosport auto car cars vehicle Christine Beckers Thierry boutsen arrows a8 1985 2024 circuit zolder demo f1 formula 1 bmw turbo historic gp grand prix grandprix grandma oma granny granni mother oldest old 80 grand mère