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Triple 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Kazuki Nakajima has been named Grand Marshal for this year’s edition on 15-16 June as Iron Dames founder Deborah Mayer has been awarded The Spirit of Le Mans Trophy. The current vice-chairman of Toyota GAZOO Racing claimed three consecutive Le Mans victories (2018-20) with the make having driven […]
The current vice-chairman of Toyota GAZOO Racing has achieved three consecutive Le Mans victories (2018-20) with the team, driving for them since their return to top-level sportscar racing in 2012. His first Le Mans win in 2018 marked the beginning of five consecutive victories for Toyota, and he will now serve as the Grand Marshal to lead the 62 cars through the formation lap. Deborah Mayer, the founder of Iron Dames, has been honored at the 92nd Le Mans for her significant role in promoting female talent in both sportscar racing and the FRECA single-seater championship. Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, expressed his gratitude for both Mayer and Kazuki Nakajima, recognizing their contributions to motorsport and endurance racing. Nakajima’s three Le Mans wins and Mayer’s work with Iron Dames highlight their perseverance, achievement, and passion for motorsport, inspiring others in the field. Rahel Frey, one of the Iron Dames drivers, acknowledged the growing support for their project and emphasized the importance of empowering females in motorsport, thanking the fans for their continuous backing.
