24h Le Mans
Belgian driver and Iron Dames team member Sarah Bovy is an endurance racing poster child for tenacity. With four participations in the 24 Hours of Le Mans to her credit, she continues to push the envelope all while promoting inclusion and diversity in motorsport.
At the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, Iron Dames' #85 Lamborghini Huracán LMGT3 Evo2 shared by Sarah Bovy/Michelle Gatting/Rahel Frey finished fifth in the LMGT3 category. The talented team had hoped for better results. Sarah Bovy: The disappointment was greater in 2023 when we just missed claiming a category podium finish after leading the race for a time. This year, we steadily climbed the standings as our competition made mistakes. We didn't have the pace, so it was hard to vie for a more positive result. In the end, we were extremely proud to place the car in the top 5. Naturally, it makes us want to return and do better.
Bovy and Iron Dames don't limit their efforts to just the track. They also devote their time to inspirational projects. This year, their "Every Dream Matters" initiative aimed to promote inclusion and value the dreams of children from the Michel Ange public elementary school in Le Mans. Bovy: Initially our project focused on boosting the image of women in motorsport, but we knew we could do more. We wanted to become more inclusive and reach everyone. That is why we founded this project. We had the tremendous honour of meeting students who shared their dreams through drawings. They were goofy, very funny and ambitious, but they were always dreams that matter. All of these drawings were then transformed into patterns using AI to create the livery of our car. We are very pleased with the way the public has embraced this project and our livery.
After joining Iron Dames as an amateur driver in 2021, Bovy is on the cusp of taking a decisive step in her career in 2025. Next year, she will compete as a professional driver for the first time. Bovy: Thanks to the support I have from the team and my teammates, as well as the experience I have gained, I have grown. This is a new dream I am about to realise after taking part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. I have always tried to be as professional as possible in my racing career. In 2025, I intend to prove I can also become a competitive professional driver.
Bovy is more than simply a talented driver. She proudly serves as an ambassador for women in a largely masculine sport, and a source of inspiration for all those who dare to dream big. With her presence on the track and involvement in initiatives like "Every Dream Matters", she is opening doors for a new generation and helping dreams come true.
With 2025 in her sights, Bovy seems more determined than ever to push the boundaries and see her name among the great figures of motorsport.
