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Add experience to impetus, and what do you get? Nico Müller is to join the Inter Europol Competition LMP2 team for the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans on 10-14 June 2026. The recruitment is a new asset for the team, already a two-time class winner.

A 24 Hours of Le Mans team is always a complex web of relations, held together by an invisible thread. It is this alchemy that turns three drivers into one crew, with a single aim: the finish line. This year, Inter Europol Competition has added Nico M&uuml;ller to the mix. He will be sharing the #343 Oreca 07-Gibson with Bijoy Garg and Reshad De Gerus. The line-up has &ldquo;we&rsquo;re out to win LMP2&rdquo; written all over it!

<h2>The voice of experience</h2>

Every detail counts in a discipline as demanding as endurance racing. A reassuring voice on the team can change the whole tone of a race. Nico M&uuml;ller knows Le Mans. A Porsche factory driver in Formula E, he has driven the Peugeot Hypercar and has the precious experience of long nights, and the crucial split-second decisions that can turn the tables.

&ldquo;I&rsquo;m super excited to be joining Inter Europol Competition [...] The 24 Hours of Le Mans is always very high on every driver&rsquo;s list,&rdquo; he says. A simple statement that suggests the attraction of Le Mans &ndash; the pull that makes you want to come back every year. M&uuml;ller isn&rsquo;t coming along for the ride. He&rsquo;s coming to play a role, to do battle.

At his side, Bijoy Garg and Reshad De Gerus already form a solid pair in the European Le Mans Series. Their mutual understanding forms a sturdy foundation to build on. &quot;Teaming up with Bijoy, the winner of the 2024 edition, and Nico, who will be a major asset thanks to his experience as a works driver in Hypercar, makes us a strong line-up,&quot; says Reshad De Gerus. The words of a calmly confident crew-member who knows what to expect.

<h2>Two cars, double the chances</h2>

Fraternity is the watchword at Inter Europol Competition: the #343 has a sister, the #43, last year&rsquo;s class winner, again in the hands of Nick Yelloly, Tom Dillmann and Kuba Śmiechowski. There&rsquo;s no harm in continuity!

Team Principal Sascha Fassbender&rsquo;s message is crystal clear: &ldquo;Adding Nico for Le Mans gives us a very strong line-up and the possibility to have two competitive cars, both able to fight for the win.&rdquo; At Le Mans, being quick is not enough. You need to be sharp, patient and stick your neck out on occasions. Two cars on the grid doubles the chances of reading the race with a clear head.

When the race starts at 16:00 on 13 June, Inter Europol Competition will be out to win again.

At home, or trackside, we&rsquo;ll be watching. Because at Le Mans, every team effort is a reminder that alone, you go fast; together you go far.

Nico Müller to instill experience at Inter Europol Competition (LMP2)

The new M24 is home to one of motorsport’s richest collections.

All 100 cars on display are in working order and all have made their mark on automotive history. They form a glorious legacy. Alongside them, visitors can contemplate rare objects such as the firesuits worn by three-time Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna and six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx. Also on display, the incredible Rudge-Whitworth cup, the trophy presented to the winners of the first 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923.

A group of talented volunteers is currently putting the finishing touches to a collection of 4,800 scale models &ndash; replicas of all the cars that have taken part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 1923.

<h2>M24 &ndash; a museum in motion</h2>

Aptly located at the entrance to the circuit, the M24 celebrates living heritage. The wealth of its collections &ndash; dating from the late 19th century to the present day &ndash; and the sheer size of the project set it apart.

As a tourist attraction, the M24 is the place to go to grasp the importance of the race and its spellbinding influence. As a vector for emotion, the M24 passes on the passion for racing to visitors all year round.

The M24 is an immersive experience, unashamedly focused on motion and emotion. It houses the exceptional cars that are the heart and soul of a century of motorsport, in which fates were sealed, battled won and lost, and legacies built. The diverse content caters for a wide cross-section of visitors, from petrolheads to the unitiated seeing the sights of Le Mans.

M24 stands for challenge, innovation and adventure.

M24, the new museum of motorsport, opens on Thursday 28 May.

&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://ticket.m24-musee.com/content?lang=en#" target="_blank">Book a visit now!</a> &lt;&lt;&lt;

M24 – Motorsport Museum: a unique collection

Some names evoke memories of bygone times. Others offer a peek into the future. By branding its hypercar “MCL-HY”, McLaren is not merely checking another box on its comeback trail. The British manufacturer is weaving an emotional thread linking 1995 to 2027... and beyond.

<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/2025-24-hours-of-le-mans-mclaren-introduces-the-world-to-its-hypercar-59772" target="_blank">McLaren Racing&rsquo;s return to the pinnacle of endurance</a>&nbsp;now has a name.&nbsp; The future hypercar that will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship, including showcase event the 24 Hours of Le Mans, from 2027 will be known as the McLaren MCL-HY. More than a simple code, it is a signature that identifies a direction and states a clear ambition: to reconnect with the Absolute.

<h2>MCL-HY&nbsp;&ndash; a legacy behind each letter</h2>

&ldquo;MCL&rdquo;: three letters that immediately strike a chord with Formula One fans. &ldquo;HY&rdquo;: two letters that instantly identify the car&rsquo;s era &ndash; Hypercar, the summit of endurance racing since 2021. Together, they emphasise McLaren&rsquo;s commitment to the FIA WEC.

At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, nothing ever truly disappears. Each triumph leaves a mark; each car becomes a legend. Utter this new name and one cannot help but hear an echo of the iconic <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/the-mclaren-f1-gtr-at-le-mans-1-key-dates-1995-1998-45631" target="_blank">McLaren F1 GTR</a> that made a winning d&eacute;but in 1995. A legendary lightning strike. The MCL-HY cannot erase the past but can aim to follow in its tracks.

James Barclay, Executive Director of McLaren Endurance Racing: &ldquo;Taking the McLaren name back to the pinnacle of sportscar racing is a huge milestone and it&rsquo;s a proud time for everyone within McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive to share the name of our new Hypercar that follows in the footsteps of an incredible lineage of McLaren racing cars. We are in a golden era of sportscar racing and the Hypercar category continues to be extremely successful &ndash; our new car name shows respect to that.&rdquo;

<h2>All sights on 2027</h2>

The name is a foundation stone. On 4 May, McLaren will unveil the car and its test livery. However, the essentials are already laid. These five letters are a silent promise to return to Le Mans and its nocturnal magic, where headlights sear through the darkness &ndash; a moment suspended in time where everything becomes possible.

Le Mans is not just a race like no other, it&rsquo;s a language too. And with the MCL-HY, McLaren has opted to speak it once more.

McLaren MCL-HY – a name with a hint of promise for the 24 Hours of Le Mans

With a century of racing already on the clock, the icon of motorsport unveils a new brand design reflecting its singularity as a complete, universal, cultural event.

Today, the Automobile Club de l&rsquo;Ouest (ACO) begins writing a new chapter in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, introducing new branding, designed with frog, part of Capgemini, a global creative consulting agency specializing in business model reinvention and experience strategies.

The message &ndash;&nbsp;Drive your destiny&nbsp;&ndash; takes the race into a new era where limits continue to be pushed, power sustained and humanity celebrated.

<h2>A roadmap set out by the ACO</h2>

The new branding is part of ACO&rsquo;s overall growth strategy to build on the race&rsquo;s international reputation while remaining true to its soul. With over 300,000 spectators, the 24 Hours of Le Mans gathers people from all over the world and its new branding matches its status as an iconic annual event that transcends the frontiers of motorsport.

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l&#39;Ouest : &ldquo;The 24 Hours of Le Mans is more than a race. It&rsquo;s a living legend, a collective experience that makes its mark on all involved &ndash; drivers, teams, partners, spectators, and volunteers. Our new identity translates that reality. We are not changing what we are, we are revealing what we have become. Drive your destiny is an invitation to be part of the story.&rdquo;

<h2>LA TRACE: vibrant visual language</h2>

The core of the new identity is &ldquo;La Trace&rdquo;, a resolutely contemporary, intensely sensorial visual language that encapsulates motion, emotion and the ritual associated with the event. La Trace&nbsp;is a conversation between heritage and innovation, symbolising an intention of forward movement and a lasting imprint. It represents the unique experience of each person who encounters the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and captures the tension, the pace and the depth of emotion that define the race.

With the new branding, the 24 Hours of Le Mans can express itself coherently and with renewed vigour across all its physical and digital touch points, before during and after the event.

&ldquo;Drive your destiny evokes the essence of Le Mans: an experience where every second counts and every move makes a difference; where drivers, teams, fans and partners write their own legacy, transcending the boundaries of the circuit.&rdquo; 
Elisabeth Jamot, Head of Brand Creative, and Olivier Picard, Head of Creation, Design, and Innovation&nbsp;at frog, part of Capgemini

<h2>More than a race: a cultural phenomenon</h2>

These choices underline the singularity of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in worldwide sport and culture. The event no longer defines itself as the world&rsquo;s greatest endurance race, rather as a shared experience, constantly in step with change &ndash; a cultural phenomenon that connects generations and leaves a lasting mark.

The redesign comes as the ACO pursues the ambitious growth of the 24 Hours of Le Mans ecosystem, the modernisation of the circuit and its infrastructure, the addition of off-track events and catering for a wider, more diverse spectator base.

Drive your destiny&nbsp;is a personal invitation to be part of an ongoing, universal story.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans reveals a new brand identity

Despite a sometimes dark sky, the last qualifying session of the final round of the 2015-2016 Asian Le Mans Series season took place on a dry track. Three cars were unaccounted for: the Ligier JS P3 (LM P3 class) of David Cheng Racing, awaiting the gearbox housing that should be coming from France on tomorrow&#39;s flight arriving at 7:00 a.m.; Team AAI&#39;s McLaren MP4-12C, having problems with its gearbox and transmission; and lastly Atlantic Racing Team&#39;s Wolf (CN class), whose engine exploded in flames during the second free practice.

	The ranking of the qualifying sessions reversed that of the free practice sessions: the Ligier JS P2 of Algarve Pro Racing ahead of the three Orecas of Race Performance, Jagonya Ayam with Eurasia and Eurasia Motorsport. Just behind, in order, are two Absolute Racing GTs, with the Audi R8 LMS and the Bentley Continental GT3. Then come Team AAI&#39;s ADESS (first in the LM P3 class), Clearwater Racing&#39;s McLaren that may snatch the crown in GT, Team AAI&#39;s BMW, Spirit of Race&#39;s Ferrari, the second Bentley of Absolute Racing, Nexus Infinity&#39;s Ferrari, also in the running for the GT title, the Mercedes of Team AAI, the Audi of ARC Bratislava, and Avelon Formula&#39;s Wolf (first in the CN class). The two cars in the GTAm class round things out, with KCMG&#39;s Porsche and Starspeed Racing&#39;s Lamborghini. Let&#39;s hope the three unaccounted for teams heal up so there is a full field of 20 competitors at the start of the season finale.

	Herv&eacute; Guyomard / ACO - Translation by Nikki Ehrhardt / ACO 
	 
	Photo: KUALA LUMPUR (MALAYSIA), SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, 3 HOURS OF SEPANG, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7 2015, QUALIFYING. The Algarve Pro Racing team and its Ligier JS P2 scored pole position at the two rounds of the 2015-2016 Asian Le Mans Series season that took place at the Sepang circuit.&nbsp; 
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Asian Le Mans Series Sepang 2 - Second pole position for Algarve Pro Racing

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