Pink has been parked: Why iron dams started a new white color for Le Mans

For the 93rd version of 24 -hour Le Mans, Iron Dames are coming up with a special lie that breaks with tradition: the iconic pink is swapped to white. Number 95 Porsche 911 GT3R operated by 3R Michelle Gatting, Rachel FreyAnd Celia martin Wearing a completely white dress on Circuit de la Sarahthe, only maintained the team’s trademark pink as a node for all female crew with the rear wing.

This one-off levri, specially designed for Le Mans, is more than interrupting the visual code: it carries a powerful message. Carefully selected words such as passion, commitment, determination, discipline and energy have been depicted on the body’s bodywork – all values ​​that have defined the Iron Dames project since their establishment.

“Yes, there is less pink, but we have pink throughout the year, and for the Mains, we always change things a little,” Frey said enthusiastically. “But this time, it’s really about words. We want to share strong messages and expose powerful keywords such as passion and commitment, in this game takes everything to survive as women.”

Is less pink really an advantage?

Nevertheless, the iconic pink Iron Dames Laivari disappeared – in 2019 in Le Mans and since 2021, since his debut in WEC – has been saddened by some fans … but it seems to please Mitchell Gatting.

“I am glad that it’s less pink,” he said openly. “Because for me … you know, pink means iron dames … and it is still there, it’s everywhere. We have pink shoes … It doesn’t like that no one is pink, but I think it’s good to do something different. It’s a special lie, but a closed man’s off. I think we are trying some less pink colors.”

The Danish driver also admitted that a more neutral form could actually have an advantage on the track. Bright Pink Porsche – One of the most recognizable cars on the grid – does not only attract attention, it also brings prejudice sometimes. He explained that some drivers make their lives difficult on track, unable to see the stereotypes coming with all a women’s team.

“I also feel that it is good for our rivals – they don’t just see pink,” Getting said, before expanding.

“Because for some drivers, they have something in their heads when they see a pink car. And it can make our life hard.

“Finally, drivers know against whom they are running. I know when there is a yellow car behind me, it is a carvate. They know that when their mirrors have a pink car, it is an iron dams, and it is a female driving.