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79-year-old Rosemary Smith has speed in her veins and got the chance to get behind the wheel of a Renault Formula 1 car.
After the initial nerves and doubts about piloting an F1 car, she finally gave it a go on the famous Paul Ricard circuit in France.
Never too old
But once she gets into the swing of things, its like old times as she tackles high-speed chicanes, reminiscent of her racing days.
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She competed in various competitions like the East African Safari Rally and Coupe De Alpes during her career while also trying to stake her claim among plenty of male racers.
We know this video is already two years old, but we've only just discovered it and it's so worth watching!
Watch the video below:
