SARAH BOVY and LAURA VAN DEN HENGEL Team Up for GT2 European Series Campaign
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April 29, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- SARAH BOVY brings elite endurance credentials including three ELMS victories, five Le Mans starts, and Silver rating earned through Iron Dames program. Belgian returns to Porsche after establishing herself across WEC, IMSA, and GTWCE platforms.
- LAURA VAN DEN HENGEL claimed 2025 GT Cup Europe ProAm title as first woman to win GT Sport championship. Dutch Bronze driver progressed from karting to GT3 in two years without major backing, earning Iron Dames support.
- Belgian-Dutch pairing targets ProAm title in five-round series supporting GTWCE at circuits including home race at Zandvoort. Partnership formed after VAN DEN HENGEL initiated contact about SP Racing opportunity, both securing budget collaboratively.
- All-female crew competes under “She Drives. Performance driven by Her” identity with Porsche 992.1 Cup. Season opens Monza May 30-31, concludes Portimao October 17-18 against expanded manufacturer field.
UPCOMING:
- GT2 European Series Round 1 – Monza, May 30-31, 2026
- GT2 European Series Round 2 – Misano World Circuit, 2026
- GT2 European Series Round 3 – Spa-Francorchamps, 2026
- GT2 European Series Round 4 – Zandvoort, 2026
- GT2 European Series Round 5 – Portimao, October 17-18, 2026
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by RACERS originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com











