1 - Hypercar and LMP2 regulations

The ACO and FIA officially announced the extension of the Hypercar regulations until the end of 2032, giving manufacturers and teams unprecedented long-term visibility.  The Asian Le Mans Series will be accepting entries from private Hypercar teams from the 2026/7 season. The Hypercar family saluted the change, which will help teams ease into the top class.
 
The modernised, simplified new-generation LMP2 class will be introduced in 2028. The two chassis constructors are: Oreca et Ligier Automotive. Gibson Technology will continue to be the sole supplier of engines for LMP2. The aim of the class is performance and reliability with a cap on costs. IMSA will adopt the regulations when they come into force.

2 - Continuation of the ACO / IMSA strategic alliance

The ACO and IMSA’s decade-old partnership has been renewed until 2032, confirming the intention to build a coherent worldwide framework.  Under the agreement, three IMSA teams are invited to take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Motul Petit Le Mans, which keeps its name.
 

3 - FIA WEC

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship calendar will comprise eight rounds, on four continents, underlining the discipline’s world-class status.
The WEC has received major recognition for it efforts:

• ISO 20121 CERTIFICATION for responsible event management;

• FIA three-star environmental accreditation, the highest level awarded for sustainability.

4 - Hydrogen

MissionH24 and Toyota Gazoo Racing officialised their partnership regarding the H24EVO’s aerodynamics and cooling.
The FIA has confirmed it is working actively with the ACO on hydrogen safety regulations and on the balance of performance between technologies. The aim to introduce a hydrogen class before the end of the decade is coming into clearer focus.
 

5 - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The ACO reiterated its commitment to responsible endurance racing, translated in several concrete actions:

• The Sustainable Endurance Award by DHL, won this year by Ferrari - AF Corse in Hypercar, United Autosports in LMP2 and Porsche Penske Motorsport was awarded the President’s prize. Akkodis won the LMGT3 class and the spectator’s prize. 

• The Impact Challenge for spectators comprises 170 missions to defend the interests of the planet and those who live on it. The contest is accessible via the 24H Experience app.

6 - Le Mans Classic

Le Mans Classic is to be an annual event as of next year. A new official support race named Legends of Le Mans will feature at certain WEC rounds, as a bridge between past and future at the world’s most beautiful circuits.

Don’t miss the start of the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans at 16:00 CET on Saturday 14 June!