IRON DAMES REVEAL DYNAMIC 2025 MICHELIN LE MANS CUP LINE-UP:MARTA GARCIA TO PARTNER VANINA ICKX

Iron Dames is pleased to announce its new participation in the highly competitive Michelin Le Man Cup and unveil its driver line-up for the 2025 season. In a thrilling combination of talent and experience, Spanish rising star Marta Garcia and Belgian racing icon Vanina Ickx will join forces behind the wheel of the Proton Huber Competition Porsche 911 GT3 R. 

Marta Garcia, the inaugural champion of F1 Academy in 2023 and an accomplished single-seater racer, continues her rise to prominence in endurance racing. After a successful debut in the Ligier Cup, where she secured victory on her first race weekend, Garcia is now taking a crucial step in her career by competing in the Michelin Le Mans Cup. This series is renowned for its highly competitive grid and the development of future endurance racing stars, providing an essential platform on the road to elite success.

Vanina Ickx, a name synonymous with endurance racing, brings a wealth of expertise and charisma to the team. With multiple starts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a rich motorsport heritage, Ickx’s return to racing brings invaluable experience and strategic racecraft to the Iron Dames.

The Michelin Le Mans Cup is a key milestone on the path to the pinnacle of endurance racing. The renewed presence of the Iron Dames in this series underlines our commitment to nurturing female talent and breaking down barriers, providing a clear route to the top tiers of motorsport. With Marta and Vanina, we are ready to write another inspiring chapter in our journey. The season will kick off with the first race in Barcelona on 5 April, promising an electrifying start to the campaign.

“I’m extremely happy to announce that I’m going to be competing in the Michelin Le Mans Cup in the Porsche GT3, and it’s all the more special knowing I’ll be racing alongside Vanina. This is a big step in my career and a new chapter that fills me with motivation and excitement. I want to thank Iron Dames for the opportunity and we will work as hard as we can to achieve strong results.”

MARTA GARCIA

“Never say never! I thought I’d retired for good, but here I am. The opportunity to join the Iron Dames and participate in a championship as competitive as the Michelin Le Mans Cup was simply too good to miss. A great programme of six thrilling races on some of the world’s most iconic circuits awaits Marta and I. I’ve had to get back into gear to keep up with my talented team-mate and the whole Iron Dames team. Together, we’ll strive to carry the Iron Dames flag high and continue inspiring others.”

VANINA ICKX