P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There’ll be a new face in the Iron Dames lineup in 2025, and there could be other changes on the way too.
The Iron Dames team, consisting of Sarah Bovy, Rahel Frey, and Michelle Gatting, has had a stable driver lineup for several seasons. Recent changes in Bovy’s driver rating for 2025 have necessitated finding a new bronze-rated driver due to her successful appeal against being upgraded to silver for the past two seasons. As a result, Celia Martin will join the team as the new bronze-rated driver alongside silver-rated Bovy and gold-rated Gatting next year. The team is required to have at least one bronze-rated driver to compete in LMGT3, with no platinum-rated drivers allowed. Frey will participate in select events while the team plans to race in multiple series, including IMSA Sportscar Championship, WEC, and the European Le Mans Series, with a likely switch to Porsche machinery under the Manthey team management in 2025. Despite facing challenges with Lamborghini machinery this year, including reliability issues and pit stop problems, the Iron Dames recorded no podium finishes in the FIA WEC races. The team’s progress and achievements have been acknowledged, with Bovy’s Silver status symbolizing the project’s success in supporting talented female drivers like Celia Martin to pursue successful careers in endurance racing.
