The all-female motor team Iron Dames have signed young drivers Vicky Farfus and Mia Oger into their driver programme ahead of the ROK and WSK karting championships.
Young Brazilian-Italian driver Vicky Farfus signed with the Iron Dames after impressing at a scouting initiative in Aragorn in December.
The 12-year-old finished third in her class at the Granja Viana 50-mile go-kart race in Brazil last Christmas before making the jump from karting to racing internationally in the Mini 60 class.
French racer Mia Oger also joined the Iron Dames after setting herself apart from the twelve drivers at the Aragon scouting initiative.
Starting her karting journey at seven years old, Oger climbed through the ranks in France to compete at a national level at only 12 years old.
Oger finished as the best lady in the IAME World Finals in 2022 with plans to continue competing in France as an Iron Dame.
Founder Deborah Mayer said: “We are thrilled to welcome Vicky and Mia to the Iron Dames family. Their passion, talent and dedication are truly inspiring, and we are committed to providing them with the support and guidance they need to thrive in the world of motorsport.
“In recruiting these promising talents, we embrace our mission to provide opportunities, empower the younger generation and reinforce our commitment to paving the way for future generations of female racing stars.”
Both drivers will undergo extensive testing and will participate in the ROK and WSK championships sporting the Iron Dame colours and livery.
The Brazilian-Italian driver will still compete in the Champions Of The Future Academy Program while completing the Iron Dame testing and karting championships.
Launched in 2018 by the former FIA Women in Motorsport Commission President Deborah Mayer, Iron Dames is an all-female project aiming to bring women to the pinnacle of motorsport.
The Iron Dames have enjoyed huge success since their conception, securing a pole position and victory in the LMGTE class of the European Le Mans Series season at the 4 Hours of Portimão in 2022 with drivers Sarah Bovy, Doriane Pin, and Michelle Gatting.
In 2023, the Iron Dames achieved a historic victory and became the first all-female team to win a race in the World Endurance Championship at the 8 Hours of Bahrain.
With the success of young French driver Pin in F1 Academy, the Iron Dames harness a strong roster of incredible female racing talent.
