A Frenchwoman among the new recruits of the Iron Dames

The Iron Dames have announced the three new pilots joining the project and one of them is French. Now, the women's team has 16 recruits.

Published 08/01/2025 à 17:21

Julie-Anne Popelin

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A Frenchwoman among the new recruits of the Iron Dames

The Iron Ladies took advantage of the start of the year to unveil their new recruits for the 2025 season. Thus, the team led by Deborah Mayer welcomes three drivers: Vanina Ickx, Lisa Billard and Angelina Simons. There will now be 16 of them representing the team on the circuits throughout the campaign.

One of them is French. It is Lisa Billard. After a promising start in karting, the 15-year-old turned to the car in 2024 with three appearances in F4 France. In 2025, she will compete there for the entire season with a very clear objective: to finish in the Top 5 of the championship according to the Iron Dames. “I am delighted to join the Iron Dames and to be able to continue my career, which I started at the age of 7 in karting, to become a professional driver and show that women are capable of great things in the world of motorsport,” she rejoices.

In a desire for transmission and diversity, the “Women driven by dreams” offer Vanina Ickx a seat on board their GT program. We are pleased to welcome Vanina Ickx to the Iron Dames family. She will bring her heritage, passion and expertise to the team, but she will also be an inspiration to all women striving to make it in motorsport,” said Deborah Mayer, founder of the Iron Dames project. A professional Belgian driver and daughter of the legendary Jacky Ickx, the latter will know her program later. "It won't be easy to put the helmet back on at almost 50 years old, she jokes. I am very curious to discover the race from this new angle, and enthusiastic about the idea of ​​sharing my experience with younger ladies."

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