VANINA ICKX Takes P3 in GT3 Qualifying for Le Mans Cup Season Finale

October 17, 2025

• VANINA ICKX delivered a solid third-place qualifying performance in GT3 for the Le Mans Cup season finale at Portimão, wheeling her #83 Iron Dames Porsche 911 GT3 R to the front of the non-Aston Martin pack. The Silverstone winner found herself trailing only the dominant pair of Vantage GT3 Evos, with Alexander Martin and Pascal Huteau more than a second clear of the rest of the field.
• While ICKX couldn’t match the pace of the returning Blackthorn squad or the series debutant in the Code Racing Development Aston, her P3 grid slot puts her in prime position to capitalize on any drama ahead when the season finale gets underway. With only seven GT3 competitors taking the green flag for qualifying, every position matters in what promises to be an intense final race.
• The qualifying session saw championship dynamics play out across multiple classes, with LMP3 Pro/Am seeing a dramatic shake-up after the second-place #84 ANS Motorsport Ligier was disqualified for an oversized diffuser. Meanwhile, Hadrien David continued his pole position streak in the overall LMP3 category, setting up a finale where ICKX and her Iron Dames squad will be looking to end the season on a high note.

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