VANINA ICKX & MARTA GARCIA Score Iron Dames First Le Mans Cup Win at Silverstone

September 13, 2025

by Stephen Kilbey // from www.dailysportscar.com

• VANINA ICKX and MARTA GARCIA delivered Iron Dames’ first Le Mans Cup victory at Silverstone after a resilient drive through multiple setbacks. Starting from pole, the duo overcame a pit lane penalty for a race start infringement and recovered from GARCIA being punted into a spin by Pierre Kaffer at Luffield, showcasing the grit that’s become their trademark.
• Former F1 Academy champion GARCIA held her nerve in the closing stages after the leading AF Corse Ferrari was also spun out, inheriting the lead with 25 minutes remaining. The emotional victory marked both drivers’ first Le Mans Cup win after enduring what they’ve described as a tough first season racing together, proving their partnership is finally clicking when it counts.
• This historic result adds another championship to Iron Dames’ growing collection, making them the first team to win races across the Ligier European Series, Le Mans Cup, European Le Mans Series, and FIA WEC. The victory came despite the #83 Porsche losing crucial time and falling to third mid-race, but GARCIA’s composure under pressure ultimately paid off as chaos struck their competitors ahead.

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