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There are five women on the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours grid. We assess their podium chances
There will be five women participating in the 93rd edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours, compared to three last year, showcasing the increasing female presence in endurance racing. Although endurance racing prominently features female participation, the record of 10 women in 1935 is yet to be surpassed. Notably, Marguerite Mareuse and Odette Siko were pioneers, with Siko achieving the best overall result by a woman in 1932. With no women in the Hypercar class this year, the focus shifts to potential class victories and even a podium finish. One of the notable female drivers, Jamie Chadwick, is part of Genesis Magma Racing, aiming to enter Hypercar in 2026 after winning in the European Le Mans Series. Another team to watch out for is Iron Dames, a project promoting gender equality in motorsport by fielding female lineups at Le Mans since 2019, aiming for a breakthrough podium finish this year.
