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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Breaking Tradition: The Iron Dames’ Bold Move to White Livery at Le Mans

For the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Iron Dames are debuting a unique white livery on their No. 95 Porsche 911 GT3 R, a departure from their trademark pink. The team’s all-female crew will sport this special livery featuring powerful words like passion and commitment, aimed at conveying the essence of the Iron Dames project. Despite the absence of the iconic pink, some fans are saddened while others, like Michelle Gatting, appreciate the change and believe it could be advantageous. Gatting stated that the distinct…

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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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Van der Linde Dominates Daytona: BMW’s Victory at the Roar Session

Van der Linde Dominates Daytona: BMW's Victory at the Roar Session

BMW’s Sheldon van der Linde topped the fourth session of IMSA’s Roar Before the 24, the practice event for next weekend’s Daytona 24 Hours. The South African, in the #25 BMW M Hybrid V8, set a 1:36.196 to go quickest, 0.404 faster than his teammate Dries Vanthoor in the sister #24 car, completing a BMW […]

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Endurance Triumph: The Resilience of LM24 as Green Flags Signal Hope in Hour 17

Endurance Triumph: The Resilience of LM24 as Green Flags Signal Hope in Hour 17

After a four-hour, 26-minute safety car intervention for heavy overnight rain, the 92nd annual 24 Hours of Le Mans finally resumed at 8:10 AM CEST to the delight of the millions of fans at the trac…

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Costa Unleashes Unlucky Streak: United Autosports Faces Red Flag Setback in LMGT3 Podium Quest

Costa Unleashes Unlucky Streak: United Autosports Faces Red Flag Setback in LMGT3 Podium Quest

Nicolas Costa of the #59 McLaren 720S LMGT3 EVO suggests that United Autosports were unlucky with the red flag timing as it set them out of podium contention by the end of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. He said to Motorsport Week: “So we – us and [the] Iron Dames – we were both on […]

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