Michelle
Gatting
Michelle Gatting, born on December 21, 1993, in Denmark, has earned a reputation as one of the fastest and most accomplished female racers on the international stage. She began her motorsport journey in karting in 2006 before advancing to single-seaters in 2011, where she claimed a remarkable 3rd place finish in the Formula Ford Denmark Championship.
Her relentless determination and talent propelled her through various European racing series, leading to her pivotal role with the Iron Dames in 2020. Michelle quickly became a key figure in the team’s rise within endurance racing.
Michelle Gatting, born on December 21, 1993, in Denmark, has earned a reputation as one of the fastest and most accomplished female racers on the international stage. She began her motorsport journey in karting in 2006 before advancing to single-seaters in 2011, where she claimed a remarkable 3rd place finish in the Formula Ford Denmark Championship.
Her relentless determination and talent propelled her through various European racing series, leading to her pivotal role with the Iron Dames in 2020. Michelle quickly became a key figure in the team’s rise within endurance racing.
In 2021, she made history as the first woman to win the prestigious Ferrari Challenge Europe Trofeo Pirelli Championship, solidifying her legacy as a trailblazer for female drivers in motorsport.
In 2023, Gatting and the Iron Dames achieved a historic milestone by securing a groundbreaking 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. The season concluded with the Iron Dames earning an impressive 2nd place in the WEC championship, showcasing their skill and resilience.
Her success and experience have attracted industry-wide recognition, and starting in 2025, Michelle Gatting will further her career as an official Porsche factory driver, embarking on a new chapter of professional racing excellence with Iron Dames.
2025
European Le Mans Series
IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup
Asian Le Mans Series
FIA World Endurance Championship
2024
IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup
FIA World Endurance Championship
European Le Mans Series
2023
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup
FIA World Endurance Championship
2022
FIA World Endurance Championship
European Le Mans Series
GT World Challenge
| Year | Position | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4th | 24 Hours of Le Mans |
| 2022 | 1st | 24 Hours Of SPA GOLD CUP |
| 2022 | 1st | 4H of Portimao - ELMS |
| 2022 | 2nd | WEC - 6H of Monza, starting from Pole position |
| 2021 | 1st | Ferrari Challenge Europe Trofeo Pirelli |
| 2020/21 | 9th | 24 Hours of Le Mans |
| 2018 | 2nd | Gulf 12 Hours - GT3 Pro-Am |
| 2018 | 3rd | Danish Superturismo Turbo |
| 2011 | 3rd | Formula Ford Denmark |
