Deborah Mayer: “We will see women in Hypercar”

The Frenchwoman succeeded Michèle Mouton as president of the Commission for Women in Motorsport. The woman who is also the founder of the Iron Dames team invited us for a short motorized ride, in an electric car, in the Monza park to discuss the place of women in sport, as well as their future.

Published on 31/07/2022 à 17:35

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Deborah Mayer: “We will see women in Hypercar”

Deborah Mayer - President of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission © Florent gooden / DPPI

POURQUOI AVOIR CHOISI UNE PORSCHE TAYCAN POUR CE CARPOOLING ?

For what it represents in terms of high technology in relation to the electric car. It is very important for me to be aware of everything that is happening in terms of innovation and market developments in relation to all of my activities. The environmental issue is important but, here, the technological side took more precedence. Currently, Porsche is the most advanced manufacturer in this regard.

THIS IS A CHOICE THAT MAY BE SURPRISING, SINCE YOU ARE RATHER AFFILIATED WITH FERRARI...

In GT, as part of Iron Lynx and the Iron Dames project, for the past four years, including this one, the teams have been linked to Ferrari. The different drivers race in 488 GTE and 488 GT3 in several categories, in ELMS, riding a WEC, to 24 Hours of Le Mans or even in Ferrari Challenge. That being said, we are completely open to partnerships and collaborations with other brands.

IT WAS WITH FERRARI THAT YOU STARTED YOUR DRIVER CAREER IN 2014 WITH THEIR DRIVING SCHOOL. WHAT DOES THIS BRAND REPRESENT TO YOU?

En tant que passionnée de sport automobile et de voitures, mais également de collectionneuse, Ferrari est la marque qui a commencé, avant toutes les autres, à certifier ses modèles de collection. C’est même le cas pour les voitures modernes. Comme par exemple, LaFerrari Aperta qui est livrée avec un certificat d’origine et un livre. Ferrari le fait systématiquement, que cela soit une Testarossa ou une 599 GTO. Cela permet à leurs clients, qu’ils soient collectionneurs ou amateurs, d’avoir une traçabilité et de savoir que l’on parle réellement d’une F