Sarah Bovy, Grand Marshal of the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans

Internationally renowned driver Sarah Bovy will have the honour of setting the pace for the 62 cars on the grid during the starting procedure on Saturday 10 June, shortly before 16:00.

A symbol of modern-day endurance racing, the Belgian driver competed at the very highest level with the Iron Dames team. Renowned for her GT driving skills, she made her mark on the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans by demonstrating remarkable speed and consistency. In addition to her wealth of experience, Sarah is strongly commited to the future of endurance. This, combined with her love of racing and communicative energy makes her the ideal Grand Marshal for the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans.

David Clark, Spirit of Le Mans 2026

The Spirit of Le Mans trophy pays tribute to the women and men who uphold the values of endurance racing: involvement, commitment, togetherness and sporting endeavour. This year’s recipient is David Clark.

A serial entrepreneur with a passion for motorsport, David joined Sam Hignett at the helm of JOTA more than 15 years ago. Sam and David form a dynamic partnership spearheading the progress of the JOTA Group. London-based David has had a lifelong involvement in both the motorsport and historic car business providing him with an incredible network within both industries.

In his former role as Director of McLaren Cars, David was responsible for selling and marketing the iconic F1 road car project. The highlight of their motorsport programme was winning both Le Mans and the BPR championship in 1995; the perfect preparation for his leadership role at one of the WEC’s most successful private teams. 

Driven by the desire to not only create a best-in-class racing team but also maintain a thriving and happy team dynamic at Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA, David recognises the importance of attracting and retaining the very best talent.

Frédéric Sausset, Guest of Honor

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of his historic feat, Frédéric Sausset is guest of honor this year. In 2016, the French driver made history as the first quadruple amputee to start (and finish!) the world’s greatest endurance race in a specially adapted prototype. His courage and determination produced one of the most inspiring moments in the history of the race, and remain a motivating force well beyond motorsport circles. Ten years on, Frédéric still demonstrates the qualities omnipresent at the 24 Hours of Le Mans: boldness, drive, and passion.

Every year, in partnership with the ACO, the driver organises a charity event called “La Piste aux Etoiles”, raising funds to improve conditions for people with disabilities at a local hospital and contributing to a handisport project run by the Institut du Cerveau and Telmah. Last November, the event raised €140,000.

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest: "The 24 Hours of Le Mans is more than a race. It’s a story of people, passion, purpose and pushing limits. Thanks to Sarah Bovy, David Clark and Frédéric Sausset, the 94th running of the race trains the spotlight on three remarkable people, who, each in their own way, illustrate the spirit of Le Mans. They demonstrate the rich diversity of our discipline, reminding us that endurance racing is above all about people and that our vitality underpins our sport."