Michelle Gatting

Michelle Gatting, born on December 31, 1993, is a Danish racing driver who has quickly risen to prominence in the world of motorsports. Gatting's career began in karting before transitioning to single-seaters in 2011, where she secured a 3rd place finish in the Formula Ford Denmark Championship. Her talent and determination led her through various European racing series, ultimately leading to her role with the Iron Dames in 2020.

Gatting became a key figure in the Iron Dames' rise in endurance racing. In 2021, she made history as the first woman to win the Ferrari Challenge Europe Trofeo Pirelli Championship. In 2023, Gatting and the Iron Dames achieved a historic milestone by securing a victory at the 6 Hours of Bahrain in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), marking the first all-female team to win a WEC race.

Michelle Gatting's success and experience have garnered industry-wide recognition. Starting in 2025, she will be an official Porsche factory driver while continuing with Iron Dames, embarking on a new chapter of professional racing excellence. Gatting's journey has been marked by financial difficulties early in her career, but her perseverance and skill have made her a role model, inspiring young people and demonstrating the potential for women in motorsports.