Gatting’s Unforgettable Pitlane Mishap: The Incident That Stole the Spotlight at Le Mans 24 Hours

Iron Dames driver Michelle Gatting sustained a broken foot in a pitlane incident at the Le Mans 24 Hours Test Day, preventing her from racing. Due to her injury, Silver-rated Sarah Bovy will replace her in the Porsche 911 GT3 R line-up. The incident occurred during a driver change in a crowded pitlane following a red flag. Gatting emphasized that the mishap was a result of unfortunate circumstances, with no one to blame. She expressed her disappointment at missing the race, especially after transitioning to Porsche machinery and feeling well-prepared…

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The Legacy Continues: Chadwick’s Impactful Milestone Revealed

Jamie Chadwick downplayed the significance of being the first female driver to win outright in the European Le Mans Series, citing her previous LMP2 class win in Barcelona as proof of her capabilities. The ELMS, overseen by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest like the WEC, has seen other female drivers like Lilou Wadoux and Michelle Gatting make an impact in recent races. Chadwick’s success with IDEC Sport could pave the way for a potential factory Hypercar drive next year, given Genesis Magma Racing’s plans to enter the WEC with LMDh…

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