US EditionGatting Explains Freak Pitlane Incident that Forced Her Out of Le Mans 24 Hours
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She was prepared like never before. She had lost weight, was motivated and in shape. She was supposed to be the main weapon of the women's Iron Dames team in their attack on the podium at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMGT3 sports car class. But then came a bizarre incident that has no parallel in the racing world. Danish driver Michelle Gatting had her own car fall on her foot during a test day. The result was a fractured leg in seve…
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motorsportGatting explains freak pitlane incident that forced her out of Le Mans 24 Hours
Iron Dames driver Michelle Gatting has explained the freak pitlane incident during the Le Mans 24 Hours Test Day that left her with a broken foot and unable to race.Gatting was due to be the gold-rated driver among the all-female Iron Dames Porsche 911 GT3 R line-up but will now be replaced by Silver-graded Sarah Bovy, who had stepped away from competing in the World Endurance Championship ...Keep reading
This is a second setback in less than 48 hours for Iron Dames. After the team's withdrawal from the Road to Le Mans, Michelle Gatting, injured, has had to step down from the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Sarah Bovy steps in for injured Gatting in Iron Dames Le Mans line up
The Iron Dames have confirmed a last-minute driver line-up change for the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans after Michelle Gatting sustained a foot injury during a pit stop in the official test session on Sunday.The Iron Dames have confirmed a last-minute driver line-up change for the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans after Michelle Gatting sustained a foot injury during a pit stop in the official test session on Sunday. The team revealed that Gatting suffered fr…
Bovy to Replace Injured Gatting in Iron Dames Porsche
Photo: Julien Delfosse/DPPI Sarah Bovy will replace Michelle Gatting at the wheel of the No. 85 Iron Dames Porsche 911 GT3 R in this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans following an injury sustained by Gatting during Sunday’s Le Mans test day. According to a statement from team operator Manthey, Gatting sustained foot fractures during a pit stop driver change in yesterday’s session. “This is deeply disappointing for Michelle and the entire team, but s…
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