SARAH BOVY Steps Into Iron Dames Le Mans Lineup After MICHELLE GATTING Injury

June 11, 2025

by Davey Euwema // from sportscar365.com

• SARAH BOVY stepped up to replace injured teammate MICHELLE GATTING in the Iron Dames LMGT3 lineup for this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans after GATTING suffered a foot injury during Sunday’s test day. The Belgian driver, who was literally en route to visit family when she got the call, will make her fifth Le Mans appearance and first with defending LMGT3 champions Manthey.
• The substitution highlights the complex dynamics within the Iron Dames program – BOVY was previously bumped from the full WEC lineup when she was upgraded from Bronze to Silver driver status and replaced by Celia Martin. She transitioned to a management role while staying race-ready in European Le Mans Series, proving that preparation meets opportunity in the most unexpected ways.
• BOVY’s loyalty to her longtime co-driver GATTING shines through her honest assessment that “filling in for her, replacing her is just impossible” because GATTING “deserved more than anybody to drive this car this weekend.” The veteran racer promises to “bring the best version of Sarah Bovy” while carrying GATTING’s spirit into battle with the defending champions, showing exactly the kind of professionalism that makes the Iron Dames program work.

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