Since its return to endurance racing in 2012, Toyota has used hybrid technology, compliant with the LM P1 technical regulations, which allowed it to win the World Endurance Manufacturers Champion title in 2014. This year, the Japanese marque is entering two modified version TS050 HYBRIDs in the championship and three at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Alpine Endurance Team has announced the recruitment of António Félix da Costa from next season’s FIA World Endurance Championship. The Portuguese driver – LMP2 class winner at the 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans and 2019-2020 Formula E world champion – will bring his wealth of experience and quest for performance to the French outfit.

A major coup for Alpine Endurance Team! Ant&oacute;nio F&eacute;lix da Costa&nbsp;will join the French outfit in 2026 for its Hypercar programme for the FIA WEC, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 34-year-old Portuguese all-rounder, who has tasted success at Le Mans and in Formula E, has signed a long-term deal to help Alpine&nbsp;become a fixture at the very top of international endurance. After a first outing in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/the-alpine-a424-hypercar-under-the-microscope-more-precise-more-reliable-more-ambitious-59684" target="_blank">A424</a>&nbsp;at Le Mans&rsquo; Bugatti circuit, Da Costa now plans to settle into the French Hypercar at the Rookie Test in Bahrain

<h2>An impressive track record</h2>

The Cascais-born Da Costa has forged a solid reputation&nbsp;built on his speed and adaptability. After cutting his teeth in Formula Renault, and then DTM and GT, he showed outstanding promise in single-seaters, picking up two wins at the prestigious Macau Grand Prix and garnering several Formula One trials. His versatility has earned him a reputation as one of the best all-round drivers of his generation.

In addition to winning the Formula E world championship in 2019-2020, Da Costa has also shone in endurance. After a promising d&eacute;but in LMGTE Pro, he clinched the LMP2 title and scooped a 24 Hours of Le Mans class win in 2022. A&nbsp;switch to Hypercar saw him help his crew to victory in the 2023 FIA World Cup for Hypercar Teams.

<h2>ObjectiVE: Winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans</h2>

For Philippe Sinault, Team Principal of Alpine Endurance Team, Da Costa&rsquo;s arrival is the outcome of &ldquo;mutual respect between us, as well as a desire to work together one day&rdquo;.&nbsp;The Frenchman recognises in Da Costa &ldquo;a pure racer who has always known how to get the best out of his car and [...] a formidable competitor&rdquo;, in perfect harmony with his team&rsquo;s values. Da Costa, meanwhile, is &ldquo;excited to become part of a brand with a strong racing heritage&rdquo;&nbsp;and reveals that his &ldquo;goal now is to contribute to Alpine&rsquo;s success at the pinnacle&rdquo;.

With this signing, Alpine is underlining its firm intention to rival with the leading Hypercar manufacturers. The Portuguese racer&rsquo;s experience and rigour will be precious assets in driving the upward trajectory of the A424 after its 2025 6 Hours of Fuji win. Ant&oacute;nio F&eacute;lix da Costa&rsquo;s objective is now clear: to take Alpine to a prestigious victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

António Félix da Costa set to join Alpine’s FIA WEC programme from 2026

The next 24 Hours of Le Mans on 10-14 June is eagerly awaited, following record-breaking attendance this year. Ticketing details for the 94th edition, the 4th round of the 2026 FIA WEC are announced today.

Ticket sales in two waves

The ticket office will open early for ACO Members, with a presale period from Tuesday 4 to Thursday 6 November 2025. Club members will be able to purchase their race packages online, on site at the circuit (Place du Village from 10:00 to 18:00) or in official ACO outlets in Paris, Tours and Rouen.

As of 7 November 2025, tickets will go on general sale at ticket.24h-lemans.com, in official ACO stores and from partner agencies.

Google Pay&nbsp;and Apple Pay are now accepted means of payment, in addition to the usual methods. 
 
Last year, full week passes sold out within a day.&nbsp;

New grandstands

The Automobile Club de l&rsquo;Ouest continues to improve spectator experience. New grandstand seating has been added in popular viewing areas La Chapelle, Maison Blanche and Karting.

The grandstands have been renumbered and renamed for clarity. 
 
These additions are part of an overall refurbishment programme designed to improve accessibility and comfort for spectators.

Green Ticket: a shared commitment

Introduced in 2022, the Green Ticket is a shared commitment between the race organiser and spectators who commit to using low-carbon transport to travel to the race (train, tram, bicycle, walking, carpool or low-emission vehicle). 
 
In return, the ACO invests 5% of Green Ticket proceeds towards decarbonising the event. 
 
Green Ticket holders are awarded points towards the Impact Challenge contest introduced last year. 
 
These measures are part of the ACO&rsquo;s Race to 2030 programme, which aims to reduce the race&rsquo;s emissions by 30% by 2030 and contribute to the nation&rsquo;s carbon neutral goal.

Extension of validity for Practice &amp; Qualifying Session tickets

More good news! All practice and qualifying session tickets for Test Day and the Wednesday and Thursday sessions include admission to the circuit on Tuesday 9 June 2026 so spectators can experience the mounting tension at the circuit.

A variety of offers and VIP Packages

Race Week Admission is &euro;122 (&euro;73 for ACO Members). The comprehensive range of ticketing packages covers the full spectrum of racegoer requirements, from practice and qualifying sessions, the race itself, to grandstand seating and VIP experiences.&nbsp;

Like last year, ACO Members get a 5% discount on VIP Packages (up to two packages per member, subject to availability).

Roll on 2026!

From a racing point of view, the next 24 Hours of Le Mans sees Korean manufacturer Genesis enter the top class of the tough competition, and a new improved Toyota hypercar ready to regain winner status.&nbsp;

Ticket sales:

<ul>
	<li>ACO Members: presale 4-6 November 2025</li>
	<li>General public: from 7 November 2025</li>
</ul>

2026 Race: 10&ndash;14 June

Information and Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/tickets-2026">https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/tickets-2026</a>

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24 Hours of Le Mans: Tickets on general sale from Friday 7 November!

The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans was the scene of countless fascinating stories, like families who share a passion for racing across generations. The race's YouTube channel has posted a series of exclusive videos dedicated to these personal stories. The first episode, available Sunday 19 October, highlights the Taylor family.

American racing icon&nbsp;Wayne Taylor&nbsp;has taken the start in the 24 Hours of Le&nbsp;Mans a remarkable 12 times. This year, he competed as team manager of&nbsp;Wayne Taylor Racing in the&nbsp;Hypercar category with a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/the-cadillac-v-series-r-under-the-microscope-ready-to-roar-for-america-at-le-mans-59659" target="_blank">Cadillac V-Series.R</a>&nbsp;after receiving an official&nbsp;invitation to participate in the&nbsp;93rd running of the race.

By his side were sons&nbsp;Ricky and&nbsp;Jordan Taylor, seasoned drivers and multiple winners of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. The pair formed a solid trio with Portuguese driver&nbsp;Filipe Albuquerque, 2020 24 Hours LMP2 winner.

<h2>Behind the scenes with&nbsp;Wayne Taylor Racing</h2>

In this one-of-a-kind video, Wayne Taylor discusses his deep attachment to the 24 Hours of Le&nbsp;Mans, his experiences as a driver and the pride he feels watching his sons shine on the world endurance racing stage.

The cameras also go deep in the Wayne Taylor Racing garage during the racing&#39;s Hyperpole, covering driver changes and the vibe of a team laser-focused on a shared goal.

<h2>A three-episode&nbsp;mini-series</h2>

The three-episode mini-series will highlight emblematic families at the&nbsp;24 Hours of Le&nbsp;Mans:

<ul>
	<li>The&nbsp;Taylor family &ndash; Sunday&nbsp;19 October at&nbsp;20:45 local time</li>
	<li>The Vanthoor brothers (Laurens and&nbsp;Dries) &ndash; Sunday 26 October at&nbsp;20:45 local time</li>
	<li>Rubens and&nbsp;Eduardo Barrichello &ndash; Sunday&nbsp;2 November at&nbsp;20:45 local time</li>
</ul>

Go to the <a href="https://youtu.be/mL06EhIsYxw?si=Yht7rA3NToWchRq8" target="_blank">24 Hours of Le Mans&nbsp;YouTube channel</a>&nbsp;to check out these stories of racing passion and&nbsp;performance. Subscribe now!

24 Hours of Le Mans 2025 - Wayne Taylor Racing, a family affair

24 Heures du Mans 2025 - Wayne Taylor Racing, une affaire de famille

A YouTube mini-series all about racing families at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans

Following the close of this year's European Le Mans Series, five teams have secured their spots at the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans on 10-14 June 2026.

The final classifications in&nbsp;the 2025 European Le Mans Series and&nbsp;Michelin Le Mans Cup have determined which teams have already been granted an&nbsp;invitation to next year&#39;s&nbsp;24 Hours of Le&nbsp;Mans:

<ul>
	<li>VDS Panis Racing, 2025 ELMS champion&nbsp;(LMP2 invitation)</li>
	<li>Inter Europol Competition, 2025 ELMS runner-up&nbsp;(LMP2 invitation)</li>
	<li>AO by TF, 2025 ELMS LMP2 Pro/Am champion&nbsp;(LMP2 invitation)</li>
	<li>CLX Motorsport, 2025 ELMS LMP3 champion (LMP2 invitation)</li>
	<li>TF Sport, 2025 ELMS&nbsp;LMGT3 champion&nbsp;(LMGT3 invitation)</li>
</ul>

Other invitations have been awarded after the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season:

<ul>
	<li>PJ Hyett, LMP2 champion and winner of the Jim Trueman Trophy (LMP2 invitation)</li>
	<li>Orey Fidani, best&nbsp;Bronze GTD driver and winner of the Bob Akin Trophy (LMGT3 invitation)</li>
</ul>

Additional invitations to the 2026 24 Hours of Le&nbsp;Mans will be awarded after the <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/record-breaking-entry-for-2025-26-asian-le-mans-series-59946" target="_blank">2025/2026 Asian Le Mans Series</a>&nbsp;set to kick off&nbsp;13 December.

The first invitations to the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans have been claimed!

The gap between racing cars and their&nbsp;series counterparts is becoming smaller and smaller thanks to the technical regulations drawn up by the regulatory bodies. Endurance racing is no&nbsp;exception, which is why&nbsp;Toyota, worldwide leader in hybrid road cars, is heavily involved in the discipline. What is Toyota going after? Victory? Yes but that&#39;s not all...

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