The Ford GT, which will mark the American manufacturer's return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year, was presented by Director of Ford Performance Dave Pericak on stage at the SEMA Show, the biggest automotive show (reserved for professionals) in the world and currently taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Hearts and cars begin racing long before the weekend at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This year, the show begins on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 June with the free practice and qualifying sessions. The Hypercars, LMP2s and LMGT3s get to grips with the track over the two days, offering excellent spectator entertainment as they vie for position ahead of the race. Experience Le Mans as if you were in the driving seat, with a commanding view of the track. Book a grandstand seat to be sure of your place.

<p>At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the practice and qualifying sessions are more than a rehearsal for the big day. They are important in themselves. <strong>Pure speed plays a big role in the run-up to the race.</strong> You&rsquo;ll be speedier on foot too! Fewer spectators means you can zip around the grounds much quicker than at the weekend. It&rsquo;s the ideal time to try out different vantage points and enjoy all the circuit has to offer.<br />
Watch as the <strong>teams fine-tune their settings</strong> and feel the tension mount before the first night session, when the cloak of darkness casts a spell over the track.</p>

<h2>Karting Zone: THE NEED FOR speed</h2>

<p>The <strong>Karting bank</strong> offers an exceptional view of the Porsche Curves exit and the Karting Curve, where the cars whiz through at incredible speed, <strong>pinned to the track</strong> thanks to their downforce.<br />
This <strong>demanding section</strong> is a great place to admire the Hypercars&rsquo; excellence and the drivers&rsquo; mastership.</p>

<h2>Tertre Rouge: the entrance to the Mulsanne Straight</h2>

<p>Tertre Rouge is an iconic spot. The Corner exit marks the start of the <strong>Mulsanne Straight</strong>. Prototypes and GT3s exceed <strong>180 kph coming out of this turn</strong> as drivers brush the outside kerb to shave off a tenth of a second.<br />
Here, you are so close to the track, you can feel the thunder of the pace in your stomach as you revel in the precision of the racing line. <strong>Pure Le Mans.</strong></p>

<h2>Indianapolis and Arnage: stealth and accuracy</h2>

<p>At this end of the circuit, speed gives way to precision. Arnage Corner, the slowest on the circuit, is taken at <strong>60kph</strong>.<br />
The banked spectator areas offer superb views of the cars as drivers brake. Note the difference between the Hypercars, LMP2s and LMGT3s.</p>

<h2>Alessandro Pier Guidi&rsquo;s opinion of the circuit</h2>

<p>2023 24 Hours of Le Mans winner with the Ferrari-AF Corse #51 Ferrari 499P Alessandro Pier Guidi knows the circuit like the back of his hand. <strong>&ldquo;Le Mans is one of the most beautiful circuits and one I&rsquo;m especially fond of, both because we&rsquo;ve achieved extraordinary results in France and because I love high-speed tracks,&rdquo;</strong> says the Italian, who also won the LMGTE PRO class in 2019 and 2021.</p>

<p>Indianapolis is his absolute favourite section: <strong>&ldquo;You go in at very high speed, just brush the brakes in the first kink, then prepare for the second left-hand turn, where you brake much harder.&rdquo;</strong><br />
At Arnage you have to keep your wits too: <strong>&ldquo;[It] only seems simple &ndash; in reality, it&rsquo;s very tricky, especially on entry, where it&rsquo;s really easy to lock the rear wheels.&rdquo;</strong></p>

<p>The last section is <strong>&ldquo;one of the most fun sequences &ndash; several corners in a row where managing tyre grip is vital,&rdquo;</strong> before preparing for the Karting esses, <strong>&ldquo;where you clip the left-hand kerb slightly and let the car flow to carry speed into Raccordement, keeping it balanced so you can rejoin the start/finish straight and complete the lap.&rdquo;</strong> This is a superb vantage point during practice and qualifying.</p>

<h2>Hyperpole, entertainment and the first taste of darkness</h2>

<p>On Thursday 11 June, the pace steps up with the Hyperpole session, which determines the starting grid, not to mention the support races, fan zones and trackside entertainment. The circuit is a hive of activity!<br />
When darkness falls, the atmosphere changes. Glaring headlights, glowing brake discs and growling engines slice through the night.</p>

<h2>Book now to experience the thrill of Race Week at close quarters</h2>

<p>The practice and qualifying sessions are ideal to get your bearings at the circuit and find the best spot to settle in and watch the action in comfort.<br />
Don&rsquo;t miss out! Reserve your place to witness the intensity of the FIA World Endurance Championship field as the 24 Hours of Le Mans field gears up for the big day. Head to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/tickets">24 Hours of Le Mans ticket office</a>&nbsp;now.</p>

2026 24 Hours of Le Mans: find the best vantage point early in Race Week

Toyota Gazoo Racing has dropped the Gazoo. With the announcement of its rebranding, the Japanese manufacturer introduced the TR010 Hybrid, its new, improved version of the GR010 Hybrid which won the 2021 and 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans.

<p>Toyota has been competing at the <strong>24 Hours of Le Mans </strong>and in the <strong>FIA World Endurance Championship</strong> under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner since 2016. From now on, the team name is simply Toyota Racing. The team is fielding two <strong>Toyota TR010 Hybrid</strong>s in the Hypercar class. The car is an upgrade of the GR010 Hybrid introduced in 2021 and reworked in 2022.</p>

<p>At the time of writing, Toyota Racing has not issued any technical details for the car, but we have spotted <strong>a number of changes</strong> (see video below). The front of the car has been redesigned, as has the rear wing.&nbsp;</p>

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TR010 HYBRID Unveiling video

Toyota Racing présente la TR010 Hybrid

<p>This is Toyota&rsquo;s answer to the Ferrari 499P which has triumphed at the last three 24 Hours of Le Mans.<br />
At the wheel, the team has opted for constancy, aligning the same driver crews. <strong>Mike Conway</strong>, <strong>Kamui Kobayashi </strong>and <strong>Nyck de Vries</strong> stay together in the #7 for the third season running, while <strong>S&eacute;bastien Buemi</strong>, <strong>Brendon Hartley</strong> and <strong>Ryo Hirakawa</strong> begin their fifth year at the wheel of the #8.</p>

<p>Details are sure to follow soon. In the meantime, take a look at the TR010 Hybrid in the video and photo gallery.</p>

Toyota Racing introduces the TR010 Hybrid Hypercar

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has announced the crews in the Peugeot 9X8 cockpit for the FIA World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans (10-14 June 2026).

<p>The six names had already been announced, and now we know who is teamed with whom and in which car. The French manufacturer was keen to compose two balanced, equally competitive crews. Strategy-wise, Peugeot is aiming for <strong>continuity</strong>, <strong>complementarity</strong> and <strong>results</strong>.</p>

<p>The #94 will be in the hands of <strong>Nick Cassidy</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Paul Di Resta</strong>&nbsp;and <strong>Stoffel Vandoorne</strong>. And the #93 entrusted to <strong>Lo&iuml;c Duval</strong>, <strong>Malthe Jakobsen</strong> and <strong>Th&eacute;o Pourchaire</strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Jean-Eric Vergne</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Alex Quinn</strong>&nbsp;are the test drivers.<br />
Both crews have a combination of experience and a healthy track record. Their job now is to bring impetus to the Peugeot campaign. Team Peugeot TotalEnergies finished in seventh place last season, just ahead of Aston Martin.</p>

<p><strong>Olivier Jansonnie</strong>, technical director of Team Peugeot TotalEnergies<strong>:<em>&nbsp;Lo&iuml;c and Paul are strong pillars of the team and will play a key role in anchoring each crew. Both line-ups offer an excellent balance, combining drivers who are particularly strong at race starts with others who excel in qualifying. This structure has been designed with a long-term perspective in mind, while providing the competitiveness and adaptability required to perform across all race conditions, which is essential given the level of competition in the FIA WEC.</em></strong></p>

<p>Related story: <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/peugeot-is-2026-the-year-the-dream-comes-true-60178">Peugeot TotalEnergies: is 2026 the year the dream comes true?</a></p>

Team Peugeot TotalEnergies reveals driver crews

2025 Retrospective | Check out these stunning shots from the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans! From the city centre parade to the Hyperpole to the chequered flag, relive the highlights from this exceptional running of the race attended by a record 332,000 spectators.

<h2>Tour of the City Centre: a&nbsp;warm-up ahead of the 24 Hours</h2>

<p>For the third consecutive year following Scrutineering, 19 cars across every marque in this year&#39;s 24 Hours took over&nbsp;the Le Mans city centre, namely&nbsp;Alpine, Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Lexus, McLaren, Mercedes, Peugeot, Porsche and&nbsp;Toyota. Thousands of fans came out to witness the breathtaking cars snake&nbsp;through the streets&nbsp;past shops, banks,&nbsp;restaurants and&nbsp;under balconies&nbsp;to the foot of the town&#39;s famous cathedral.</p>

<p>In the&nbsp;photo below is Iron Lynx&#39;s #63&nbsp;Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 with the&nbsp;Saint-Julien Catheral in the background. The German&nbsp;constructor made its return to the 24 Hours in&nbsp;the&nbsp;LMGT3 category after a&nbsp;26-year absence.</p>

<h2>62 cars on the starting grid</h2>

<p>Tradition dictates that on the Tuesday before&nbsp;the big race, all the&nbsp;cars&nbsp;pose for a class&nbsp;photo on the pit straight. At the&nbsp;93rd running, the field included: 21 Hypercars, 17 LMP2s and 24&nbsp;LMGT3s. Thanks to the presence of Alpine, Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Lexus, McLaren, Mercedes, Peugeot, Porsche and&nbsp;Toyota, Le&nbsp;Mans and the FIA World Endurance&nbsp;Championship (FIA WEC) are both&nbsp;experiencing a golden age.</p>

<h2>class&nbsp;photo&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The drivers also got their class photo, behind the official trophy and&nbsp;joined by Automobile Club de l&#39;Ouest President&nbsp;Pierre Fillon and FIA WEC CEO&nbsp;Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Lequien. A total 186 drivers had the honour of taking on the legendary&nbsp;24 Hours&nbsp;this year, including&nbsp;36 rookies. Thirty-four nationalities were represented and five female drivers took the start in the race: Jamie Chadwick, C&eacute;lia Martin, Rahel Frey, Sarah Bovy and&nbsp;Lilou Wadoux.</p>

<h2>Euphoria&nbsp;for&nbsp;Alex Lynn and&nbsp;Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA</h2>

<p>Alex Lynn in&nbsp;Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA&#39;s #12 Cadillac V-Series.R gave the American carmaker its first&nbsp;Hyperpole ever&nbsp;with a time of&nbsp;3:23.166. With the&nbsp;3:23.33 clocked by Earl Bamber, Cadillac monopolised the first row on the starting grid this year.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>A first for&nbsp;Roger Federer</h2>

<p>The Automobile Club de l&rsquo;Ouest named&nbsp;Roger Federer as the official starter this year. Considered one of the greatest tennis superstars of all time, he earned&nbsp;20&nbsp;Grand Chelem&reg; titles and&nbsp;topped&nbsp;the world tennis classification for 310 weeks&nbsp;with a playing&nbsp;style that has fascinated entire generations of fans.&nbsp;But beyond&nbsp;his performances, he embodies elegance, integrity&nbsp;and high standards, all values reflected and upheld at&nbsp;Le Mans.</p>

<p><strong>Roger Federer</strong>: <em>It was a real honour to give the start at the 93rd running.&nbsp;</em><em>There was a tense&nbsp;energy in the air at that&nbsp;precise moment. I was struck by the sheer scale of what Le Mans represents.</em></p>

<h2>Fast Pace from the OUtset</h2>

<p>The moment Federer gave the start, Hertz Team JOTA&#39;s two&nbsp;Cadillac V-Series.Rs set the pace against their rivals. However, in quick fashion after taking off third,&nbsp;Julien Andlauer in the #5&nbsp;Porsche 963 overtook the two American cars and went on to&nbsp;carve out a gap of more than 10 seconds thanks to super&nbsp;fast&nbsp;laps.</p>

<h2>Ferrari and&nbsp;Porsche neck and neck</h2>

<p>Just prior to 20:00, AF Corse&#39;s #83&nbsp;Ferrari 499P snatched the lead ahead of&nbsp;Porsche Penske Motorport&#39;s #6&nbsp;Porsche 963 and Ferrari-AF Corse&#39;s #51&nbsp;Ferrari. The&nbsp;duel Ferrari-Porsche became&nbsp;one of the main storylines of the 2025 24 Hours, and this photo&nbsp;of the leading trio, wheel-to-wheel between the Mulsanne and Indianapolis Corners, perfectly captures&nbsp;the intensity of the race.</p>

<h2>Greatest show on earth</h2>

<p>At midnight, all eyes turned from the track to the skies. The 24 Hours of Le Mans Show, with this year&#39;s theme 24H&nbsp;On Board, delivered a jawdropping 20-minute visual feast including magical fireworks, a mesmerising drone show&nbsp;and stunning laser displays. Meanwhile, the drivers (undistracted by this spectacle) pushed their limits around the circuit and continued their quest for victory.</p>

<h2>Ferrari triumphs once again</h2>

<p>After&nbsp;24 hours of racing and&nbsp;387 laps, AF Corse&#39;s #83 Ferrari 499P shared by&nbsp;Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye and&nbsp;Phil Hanson won the&nbsp;93rd running of Le&nbsp;Mans. The last win by a private team supported by a top marque dated back to 2005 with&nbsp;Champion Racing&#39;s Audi R8. Kubica became the first Polish driver to triumph at the race and Ye the first Chinese. Ferrari had secured a third victory in a row and its&nbsp;12th at Le&nbsp;Mans.</p>

<p>And let us not forget the wins for Inter Europol Competition in LMP2 and for Team Manthey 1ST Phorm&#39;s #92&nbsp;Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 in LMGT3!</p>

<h2>A record 332,000 fans at the circuit!</h2>

<p>This year&#39;s running&nbsp;was flooded with&nbsp;a whopping&nbsp;332,000 spectators, establishing a new attendance record.&nbsp;Thank you to each and every one of you for your unwavering support&nbsp;and enthusiasm, and for making&nbsp;the heart of Le Mans beat stronger every year. See you in 2026 for more thrilling and unforgettable moments at&nbsp;the 24 Hours of Le Mans!</p>

<p>Relive the highlights of the fourth round of the&nbsp;2025 FIA WEC, including a complete overview of the race&nbsp;from behind the scenes to the action on the track, in&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/2025-24-hours-of-le-mans-yearbook-now-available-60113" target="_blank"><strong>official yearbook</strong></a>.</p>

Top 10 photos from the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans

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