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The Iron Dames team has unveiled their special livery for their seventh consecutive start at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans on 14-15 June.
The Iron Dames team revealed their special livery for their seventh consecutive participation at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans on 14-15 June. Michelle Gatting, Rahel Frey, and Celia Martin make up the all-female crew, competing in the #85 Porsche 911 LMGT3.R in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Le Mans, as the fourth WEC round this year, will see the Iron Dames switching to Porsche machinery, specifically the LMGT3 formula. Last year, Sarah Bovy joined Gatting and Frey in a Lamborghini Huracan LMGT3 EVO2, finishing fifth, following a fourth-place finish the previous year in a Porsche 911 RSR-19 (LMGTE-Am). Celia Martin is set for her Le Mans 24 Hours debut after participating in the Le Mans Cup ‘Road to Le Mans’ support series last year. Michelle Gatting expressed her excitement for the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans, highlighting a new partnership with TotalEnergies and the challenge ahead to achieve a strong result. Rahel Frey emphasized her anticipation for the race, calling it her favorite of the year, especially significant as they join the championship-defending team with Porsche in partnership with TotalEnergies, marking a significant milestone for the Iron Dames project.
