Proton Huber Competition delights at the Michelin Le Mans Cup 2025!

Proton Huber Competition delights at the Michelin Le Mans Cup 2025!

Le Mans, Frankreich - What happened in Le Mans? On June 16, 2025, Proton Huber Competition competed on the legendary race track at the Michelin Le Mans Cup. A competition that once again made the hearts of motorsport fans beat faster. But not everything went according to plan: For health reasons, the Iron Dames-Pilotin Vanina Ickx had to cancel at short notice, which the team presented with great challenges. Christoph Huber, the team boss, was quickly on hand and found a new driver duo: Patrick Dinkeldein and Matteo Cressoni jumped in and took over the tax of the Porsche 911 GT3 R under the mention "Iron Lynx - Proton".

In the preliminaries, Dinkeldein and Cressoni already showed a lot of speed. However, the qualifications were not entirely as desired-the duo had to tackle the race from positions nine and four in the GT3 class. Christoph Huber confidently commented on the performance of his team after the chaotic training session, despite the stress of the past few days.

race course and results

The competition itself was characterized by exciting moments. Dinkeldein fell back to the end of the field at the beginning of the first race, but was able to catch up before the pit stop. Cressoni, who showed what he was in in the second half of the race, finally finished fifth in his class and set up the fastest time in the GT3 category with a lap time of 3: 58,602 minutes. Incredible: he was the only driver who broke the sound barrier of 3:59 minutes!

In the second race, however, the team faced another challenge. Dinkeldein turned at the start, which led to damage to the underbody and made a repair necessary. Ultimately, the two ended the race in tenth place. Despite these setbacks, Christoph Huber was satisfied with the result and team performance and, optimistic, noticed that the next race will be re-returned for the next race, which will take place on August 23 on the course of Spa-Francorchamps.

A look at the Iron Dame

Here, the Iron Dames, who have announced their participation in the Michelin Le Mans Cup 2025, must also be mentioned here. Marta Garcia from Spain and the experienced Vanina Ickx will take over another Porsche 911 GT3 R this year. Garcia, who won the F1 Academy in 2023 and had a successful debut season in the Ligier Cup, sees participation in this renowned race an important step in her career.

Vanina Ickx, on the other hand, brings her extensive experience from numerous starts at the 24 hours from Le Mans to the team. Both drivers emphasized their anticipation for cooperation. The decision to put back on the Porsche came after positive experiences last season, while one separated from Lamborghini to concentrate entirely on the strengths of the Porsche 911 GT3 R. Rahel Frey, another talented driver of the team, explained that the Porsche is not only reliable, but also promotes a round driving style, which is particularly advantageous in long -range racing.

The Iron Dames are now through their successes, but also through their independence, which they demonstrate despite the support of Iron Lynx, to become a known size in motorsport. Even if the season has just been in full swing, the signs are already on development and improvement.

The next race promises exciting duels and gripping motorsport - and who knows what surprises will wait for us. Because one thing is certain: the history of Iron Dame and Proton Huber Competition remains exciting and has the potential to continue to inspire the motorsport world.

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