in 1979, she became the first woman to lead an f1 race. she headed the field at zolder for melchester racing, in their tyrrell 008, although she spun in the wet on the penultimate lap, but fought back to finish third, whilst claiming the fastest lap of the race. in addition, wilson took three more 3rd places at oulton park, brands hatch and thruxton. she ended the season in 7th place. she continued to race in sports 2000, finishing third in the championship with her lola.