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Celia Martin recalled an ’emotional’ ending to her first season as an Iron Dame with anticipation for her FIA World Endurance Championship debut.
The French driver was thrilled to speak with Motorsport Week following the confirmation of her 2025 WEC debut on the provisional entry list. Reflecting on her first year with the Iron Dames project in 2024, she expressed her excitement for stepping up to the WEC and future campaigns. Her experience in the Michelin Le Mans Cup as an Iron Dame was emotional, fulfilling a dream she had long pursued. She outlined the valuable lessons learned in her GT3 season, particularly the mental approach and dedication required for endurance racing. Co-driving with Karen Gaillard in the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2, she noted the importance of teamwork and mutual support among female drivers in the sport. Confronting challenges and uncertainties in multi-class racing, she embraced the unpredictability and thrill of competing on diverse circuits, such as the Nurburgring Nordschleife and Circuit Paul Ricard.
