Michèle Hélène Raymonde Mouton [1] (born 23 June 1951) is a French former rally driver. Competing in the World Rally Championship for the Audi factory team, she took four victories and finished runner-up in the drivers' world championship in 1982.

Apr 10, 2024 · It has been 50 years since the ‘Queen of Speed’ Michele Mouton debuted as a driver in the 1974 World Rally Championship. Before driving the iconic Audi Quattro, Mouton began her rally career in the Alpine A110 as a co-driver.

Mar 8, 2024 · Michèle Mouton is the most successful woman ever to compete in the World Rally Championship. At the height of rallying’s fearsome Group B era, she won international rallies outright and placed second overall in the 1982 championship.

Dec 7, 2016 · With French oil giant Elf’s backing, Mouton won national rallies as a Fiat works driver. Then came the call from Audi.

Feb 28, 2022 · Mouton’s most successful World Rally Championship season – and the focal point of the documentary – came in 1982, the start of the fearsome Group B era and just one year after she became the ...

Feb 5, 2024 · Michele Mouton is the sole female driver to win a World Rally Championship round (WRC). Her unparalleled success and relentless attitude set her apart as a trailblazer in motorsports. Mouton’s achievements continue to inspire and make her an iconic figure for women in …

Aug 13, 2021 · Known as the ‘First Lady of Rallying’, Michèle Mouton is a former rally driver who currently works within the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). Born on June 23, 1951, Mouton’s impact on motorsport has been truly remarkable.

May 21, 2024 · Michèle Mouton, who broke new ground for women in motorsports as a successful rally driver for Audi in the 1980s, is set to take a final step back from racing.

Mar 13, 2024 · Michele Mouton. During the age of men, in quite possibly the most dangerous class of motorsport ever, stood a woman that just wanted to be recognized. She just wanted to stand tall against her peers, proving that a woman could make it the male dominated realm of …

In the world of rally racing, once seen as a man's sport, Michèle Mouton, known as "The Black Volcano," broke barriers. As the first woman in rallying, she showed that men and women can race together, eliminating the need for separate women's racing leagues.