Deborah Mayer: “We will see women in Hypercar”

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE A PORSCHE TAYCAN FOR THIS 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?

As a motorsport and car enthusiast, but also a collector, Ferrari is the brand that began, before all others, to certify its collector's models. This is even the case for modern cars. Like for example, LaFerrari Aperta which comes with a certificate of origin and a book. Ferrari does it systematically, whether it's a Testarossa or a 599 GTO. This allows their customers, whether collectors or amateurs, to have traceability and to know that we are really talking about an F