MICHELLE GATTING Breaks New Ground in Mixed-Gender 24H Dubai Lineup

December 30, 2025

• MICHELLE GATTING is stepping into uncharted territory at next month’s 24H Dubai, making both her debut at the event and her first endurance race alongside male co-drivers. The Iron Dame veteran will pilot Pure Rxcing’s #92 Porsche 911 GT3 R with Max Hofer, Alexey Nesov, and Alex Malykhin – a significant shift from her usual all-female Iron Dames program.
• The timing couldn’t be more crucial, as GATTING’s new adventure comes after the Iron Dames program announced major downsizing for 2026, dropping out of FIA WEC, ELMS, and IMSA competition entirely. Rather than fade into the background, the 31-year-old Porsche factory driver is proving she belongs anywhere there’s serious racing happening.
• She’s joining a proven crew – Hofer and Nesov won Bronze Cup at Spa 24 Hours in 2024, while Malykhin brings championship experience across WEC, Asian Le Mans, and GT World Challenge Europe. Pure Rxcing has revenge on their minds too, after finishing second overall in 2025 despite starting from pole position.

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