Brigitte Bardot at the Rome Grand Prix in Castelfusano, 1954 is one of those perfect snapshots of the era. Motorsport was raw, glamorous, and a little dangerous, and she looks completely at home in the middle of it.

Rest in peace, Brigitte Bardot. Whether you knew her from film or from photos like this, she represented a kind of fearless presence that feels rare today. #automotivehistory