Kazuki Nakajima to be Grand Marshal at Le Mans 24 Hours
The former Toyota driver will be honored at the next edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Appointed Grand Marshal by the ACO, he will guide the field before the start of the race. Déborah Mayer will also be honored at this 92nd edition.
A name that will resonate with many Le Mans enthusiasts. Three years after withdrawing from competition, Kazuki Nakajima will make his return behind the wheel on the track of the 24 Hours.
The Japanese driver will not be driving a Toyota, as he has done in recent years, but the car that will lead the 62 entrants to the checkered flag signaling the start of the race. The Automobile Club de l’Ouest has indeed named him Grand Marshal of this 92nd edition of the Le Mans classic.
Deborah Mayer and the Spirit of Le Mans trophy
The three-time winner of the 24 Hours will not be the only personality to be honored. The ACO has decided to highlight Deborah Mayer through the Spirit of Le Mans trophy. This one pays tribute to men and women who embody the values of endurance: commitment, dedication, sharing, and competition, the organization specifies.
Deborah Mayer is the founder of the Iron Dames team, which offers female drivers the opportunity to build a career in motorsport, in various competitions: endurance, rally…
I am very honored to welcome Deborah Mayer and Kazuki Nakajima. I would like to sincerely thank these two essential figures of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and motorsport. Together, they embody perseverance, success, and a passion for endurance racing. Kazuki Nakajima is one of the rare legendary drivers to have won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times in a row. Deborah Mayer has developed a unique project with Iron Dames, which, beyond inspiring the entire paddock, has seen undeniable success, as evidenced by the victory of Sarah Bovy, Rahel Frey, and Michelle Gatting at the 8 Hours of Bahrain at the end of 2023 in the FIA World Endurance Championship,” said Pierre Fillon, president of the ACO.
