24h Le Mans
On the occasion of Le Mans Classic Legend, which will take place from July 2 to 5, 2026 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit, we are pleased to announce the exceptional presence of Gordon Murray, a visionary engineer and an iconic figure in the automotive history.
After starting his career with the Brabham team, Gordon Murray joined McLaren, contributing to the design of world championship-winning singleseaters in the 1980s and 1990s. His name also remains inextricably linked to the legendary McLaren F1, a revolutionary supercar with a central driving position, whose GTR version won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995.
More recently, through Gordon Murray Automotive, he has specialized in the production of limited-edition supercars, GTs, and hypercars, contemporary incarnation of his vision of the automobile.
The highlight of this celebration will be an exclusive parade featuring several iconic Gordon Murray designs, which will be driven around the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit:
Throughout the weekend, the cars participating in this parade will be on display in the heart of the village, offering spectators a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in, the world of Gordon Murray.
The Brabham BT42, first Formula 1 car created entirely by Gordon Murray, marked his debut as a designer in the early 1970s. Competing in the 1973 and 1974 seasons, including for other teams than Brabham, it made a total of 27 Grand Prix starts and achieved two podium finishes, but no victories. It was driven by big names such as Gérard Larrousse, Lella Lombardi and Carlos Reutemann. Although its record remains modest, the BT42 was a founding step in Gordon Murray's technical evolution, a precursor to the daring single-seaters that would make the engineer famous.
Alongside it, the McLaren MP4/5B embodies McLaren's golden age at the turning point of the 1990s. Created under the technical direction of Gordon Murray and designed by Neil Oatley, it is the direct evolution of the legendary MP4/5. A key player in the McLaren-Ferrari duel and, above all, in the Senna-Prost rivalry in 1990, it enabled Ayrton Senna to win his second world title at the end of one of the most competitive seasons in Formula 1 history. In terms of figures, the MP4/5B racked up six wins, 12 pole positions and 5 fastest laps across 16 Grand Prix, as well as securing the constructors' title for McLaren.
Information and ticketing: https://www.lemansclassic.com/en/
