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<p>This modern and welcoming space is the ideal place to relax while you watch the action on the track. It has a lovely restaurant and a vast terrace that offers stunning views of the famous Corvette Corner.</p><p><br></p><p>You can even head to the entertainment area on the ground floor, which is equipped with driving simulators, dart boards, a pool table and a host of other activities to keep everyone entertained.</p>

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We’ve crunched the numbers for you! Here are the statistics of the 94th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, won by the Toyota Gazoo Racing #7 Toyota TR010 Hybrid.

<h2>1963 marshals &ndash; put safety first</h2>

<p>They were ready and waiting before the engines even started. The 1,963 track marshals posted around the 13.626-kilometre 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit ensured the security of the 186 drivers who took part in the race.</p>

<p>Throughout the day, and night, in the sunshine and in the darkness, these women and men are the trackside eyes and arms of Race Control. Their presence is vital.</p>

<h2>29,446 overtakes &ndash; keep attacking</h2>

<p>This year&rsquo;s race included 29,446 overtakes. And 101 of those passes enabled a competitor to take the overall lead. The remainder illustrates the exceptionally dense traffic generated by the cohabitation of 62 LMGT3s and prototypes on the track.</p>

<p>At Le Mans, every lap involves juggling speed with track conditions and traffic.</p>

<h2>1,849 pit stops &ndash; employ the best tactics</h2>

<p>Replace four tyres. Fill the fuel tank. Adjust a setting. Change drivers. In total, the 62 teams made 1,849 <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/pit-stop-tactics-a-major-factor-at-the-24-hours-of-le-mans-60740">pit stops</a> in 24 hours.</p>

<p>Behind the number are thousands of millimetre-perfect actions. Seconds gained or lost can be the difference between winning and losing.</p>

<h2>2 safety car interventions &ndash; proceed with caution</h2>

<p>The safety cars were deployed twice during the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans. In all, the race was run under safety car conditions for 2 hours, 16 minutes and 24 seconds.</p>

<p>Race neutralisation is an integral part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It sometimes reshuffles the cards by closing gaps between cars, sparking new battles when the course is declared green. The pecking order is never set in stone, even after several hours.</p>

<h2>4 Slow Zones &ndash; decrease the pace</h2>

<p>Slow zones keep everyone safe while a specific portion of the circuit is being cleared, usually of debris.</p>

<p>There were four this year, totalling 20 minutes and 50 seconds. A trifle. However, team engineers and strategists see these periods as windows of opportunity, or potential traps. Either way, slow zones can be game changers.</p>

<h2>8 Full Course Yellows &ndash; remain in control</h2>

<p>Eight full course yellow procedures were called during the race, affecting racing for 32 minutes.</p>

<p>During a full course yellow, competitors must keep to a speed limit on the whole circuit. This safety measure requires concentration and discipline, even when adrenaline is in full flow.</p>

<h2>177 laps &ndash; Push boundaries</h2>

<p>Even when tiredness sets in, drivers continue, lap after lap, with the same degree of precision.<br />
This year, Will Stevens, driver of the #12 Cadillac V-Series.R entered by Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA spent most time at the wheel. The British driver completed 177 laps in the Hypercar. That&rsquo;s 2,400 kilometres driving at very high speed.</p>

<p>His performance is the perfect illustration of the physical and mental demands of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.</p>

<p>Maxime Martin on the other hand, was only able to complete ten laps of the Iron Lynx #61 Mercedes-AMG before a suspension failure ended its race. That&rsquo;s also a familiar scenario at Le Mans. Sometimes, the 24 hours are cut short by a mechanical failure, despite months of preparation.</p>

<h2>Every number tells a story</h2>

<p>The classification table shows winners and points attributed. Statistics tell the real story.</p>

<p>The 29,446 overtakes, 1,849 pit stops and the 1,963 marshals convey the true scale of this one-of-a-kind event. Drivers, mechanics, engineers, officials, marshals and spectators all contribute to the legend of Le Mans. This race is a tale of speed, stamina, superb teamwork and strong feelings.</p>

24 Heures du Mans 2026 - OFFICIAL AFTERMOVIE

L'aftermovie officiel des 24 Heures du Mans 2026

2026 24 Hours of Le Mans more post-race number crunching

Le Mans Classic Legend and Artcurial Motorcars are pleased to announce their partnership to organize the official auction for the 2026 edition, which will take place on Friday, July 3, at 5 p.m. at the heart of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit.

<p>A long-standing partner of the world&rsquo;s premier automotive events, Artcurial Motorcars marks its return to Le Mans with <strong>a selection of 71 lots</strong>. Bringing together <strong>more than a century of automotive history</strong>, this auction will showcase iconic models, several of which played a direct role in the legend of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Among the highlights are a <strong>1966 factory-spec Porsche 906 Carrera 6</strong>, an <strong>Alpine A450B</strong> that competed in the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans, a <strong>Mirage M3 Spyder</strong> that won at Imola with Jacky Ickx, a <strong>Duckhams LM</strong>&mdash;Gordon Murray&rsquo;s first design&mdash;and an authentic <strong>Lotus Type 78</strong>, the first Formula 1 car in history to feature ground effect.</p>

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<p>For more than twenty years, Le Mans Classic has established itself as one of the world&rsquo;s largest gatherings dedicated to historic automobiles. Co-organized by <strong>Peter Auto</strong> and the <strong>Automobile Club de l&rsquo;Ouest</strong>, the event celebrates the unique legacy of the 24 Hours of Le Mans by bringing together the cars that have shaped the history of endurance racing.</p>

<p>In addition to this official auction, <strong>Artcurial Motorcars</strong> will also hold <strong>an online auction from July 2 to 8, 2026</strong>. Displayed in the <strong>Rotonde at the Parc des Expositions</strong> throughout the event, this selection of <strong>some sixty automobiles will span more than 125 years of automotive history</strong>. Nearly <strong>90% of the lots will be offered without a reserve price</strong>, providing an opportunity to acquire a classic car under particularly attractive conditions.</p>

<p>Through this partnership, Le Mans Classic Legend and Artcurial Motorcars share a common ambition: to celebrate automotive history, preserve our heritage, and offer enthusiasts from around the world a unique experience, bringing them closer to the Le Mans legend.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">Informations et sales catalog :<br />
<a href="https://www.artcurial.com/en/sales/6604" target="_blank"><u><strong>Le Mans Classic Legend - Official Auction</strong></u></a></p>

Le Mans Classic Legend : discover the lots of the Artcurial Motorcars auction

Winner 27 years ago, BMW returned to the 24 Hours of Le Mans podium last Sunday. The second place for the BMW M Team WRT #20 confirms that the Munich-based carmaker is well and truly back at the top of endurance racing.

<p>It was almost an even more spectacular comeback: having taken the lead several times, the <strong>#20 BMW M Hybrid V8</strong> was a credible candidate for victory. At the finish, the car was a mere 10.9 seconds behind the winning Toyota. In the hands of drivers Robin Frijns, Ren&eacute; Rast and Sheldon van der Linde, BMW take their first overall podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans since the <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/24-hours-of-le-mans-bmws-astonishing-1999-v12-lmr-56547" target="_blank"><u><strong>BMW V12 LMR</strong></u></a> won the 1999 race.</p>

<h2>79 laps in the lead</h2>

<p>For BMW M Team WRT, the 94th 24 Hours Of Le Mans was special even before the race start. The #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 claimed <strong>BMW&rsquo;s first Le Mans Hyperpole&nbsp;in the Hypercar era</strong>, sending a clear message to their opponents and confirming their progress since rejoining the &eacute;lite of endurance racing.</p>

<p>In the race, the #20 BMW was quick to deliver on the promise. Solid traffic management and excellent performance in all track conditions enabled BMW M Team WRT to figure among the front-runners and to take the lead several times.<br />
With six hours left on the clock, a safety car intervention regrouped the leaders, causing a scrabble for position. The final sprint lived up to expectations. Despite remarkable resistance, the <strong>BMW had to be content with second place</strong>.</p>

<p>Head of BMW M Motorsport, <strong>Andreas Roos</strong>, was delighted: <strong>&ldquo;What a magnificent and historic result! Pole position and second place on the podium &ndash; incredible! We have worked for years to be successful at Le Mans again, and now we have reaped the reward with second place.&rdquo;</strong></p>

<h2>A clean run</h2>

<p>Aside from the points it earns the team, the result illustrates how far BMW&rsquo;s Hypercar programme has come. In a class where every detail is important, BMW M Team WRT delivered an exemplary performance.</p>

<p>Vincent Vosse, Team Principal, BMW M Team WRT: <em><strong>&ldquo;That was one of the strongest races we have ever had as a team with the BMW M Hybrid V8. Absolutely flawless. No penalties, no bad pit stops &ndash; nothing. We are one unit, we are making progress, and we deserved this podium.&quot;</strong></em></p>

<p>Proficient from start to finish, BMW gave the crowd an impressive show of fighting spirit right to the end.</p>

<p>Within the crew of the #20, emotions ran high, matching their performance. Finishing in the top three at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a rare accomplishment. But coming so close to victory can be frustrating.</p>

<p><strong>Robin Frijns</strong>: <em><strong>&ldquo;I honestly don&rsquo;t quite know what to say yet. Second place at Le Mans is a fantastic achievement, but seeing the victory so close does hurt a bit. We led for long stretches of the race, but in the end, second place was the maximum we could achieve after the safety car.&rdquo;</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Ren&eacute; Rast</strong> felt the same: <em><strong>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a bittersweet podium. On the one hand, it&rsquo;s a great achievement to be on the podium at Le Mans. The team and we as drivers did everything right, I would say. But unfortunately, Le Mans didn&rsquo;t choose us as winners this time.&rdquo;</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Sheldon van der Linde</strong> summed up the overall feeling: <em><strong>&quot;At first, I don&rsquo;t really know whether to laugh or cry. When you finish just ten seconds behind the winner after 24 hours, it&rsquo;s not easy to accept at first. But if we look at the past two years and see the huge progress we&rsquo;ve made, we can be very proud.&quot;</strong></em></p>

<p>As runners-up, BMW leave Le Mans certain of having reached a milestone. 27 years on from its last podium place in the overall ranking, the German marque is well and truly back among the major players in endurance racing.</p>

<p>At Le Mans, a result can be much more than a line on a timesheet. Behind this one is a tale of perseverance and meticulous preparation to climb back to the top. BMW&rsquo;s second place is a reminder of why we love the 24 Hours of Le Mans so much: because it always makes for an enthralling story.</p>

10 Seconds From Glory: BMW M Motorsport at Le Mans

24 Heures du Mans 2026 : BMW M Team WRT à dix secondes de la gloire

27 years on, BMW returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans podium

A night spent at Tertre Rouge. A sunrise watched from the Ferris wheel. The roar of a V12 engine approaching in the darkness. A long-awaited victory. Days after the finish of the 94th 24 Hours, personal highlights continue to play back in the minds of fans who were there. We asked them which one moment they would most love to relive. Their answers reveal the magic of Le Mans better than any race results ever could.

<p>Before you read on, here&rsquo;s a tip: put on &quot;Tropic&quot; by SebastiAn. That particular song&nbsp;&mdash; which echoes through the circuit&rsquo;s speakers during the formation lap &mdash; holds a strange power,&nbsp;the ability to transport you&nbsp;instantly back to Le Mans.</p>

<p>The 94th running of the race&nbsp;delivered its fair share of thrills, dramatic twists&nbsp;and moments that seemed to make time stand still.&nbsp;While the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/fr/actualites/toyota-racing-remporte-les-24-heures-du-mans-2026-60813https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/toyota-take-its-sixth-victory-at-le-mans-60812" target="_blank">win clinched by Toyota Racing&#39;s #7&nbsp;Toyota TR010 Hybrid</a></strong>, the stunning face-offs&nbsp;and the heroic driver performances leave lasting impressions, the most cherished memories are often created off the track and make you keep coming back for more.</p>

<h2>after night falls</h2>

<p>For many spectators, especially those experiencing their first&nbsp;24 Hours in person, the most vivid memory begins when the sun disappears behind the grandstands.</p>

<p>As night falls, the circuit takes on&nbsp;a new&nbsp;atmosphere. Headlights pierce the darkness, braking maneuvers turn into red-hot flashes&nbsp;and every overtaking&nbsp;by the Hypercars, LMP2s&nbsp;and LMGT3s feels even more intense. Whether at Tertre Rouge, along the pit straight&nbsp;or atop the Ferris wheel, fans have enjoyed moments they still struggle to put into words.</p>

<p>After dark on&nbsp;Saturday, a massive fireworks display blanketed&nbsp;the circuit. Drones traced laser-precision&nbsp;shapes in the sky. Cars sped passed spectators in a blur of light and colour.</p>

<p>Everyone speaks of how special the &quot;night&quot; is at Le Mans. As if that single word were enough to sum up the experience!</p>

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<h2>a sunrise like none other</h2>

<p>Every running of the 24 Hours&nbsp;has its own identifiable and iconic images. The sunrise is definitely included in the highlight reel this year.&nbsp;Some watched it from the Ferris wheel, others&nbsp;from the spectator mounds. All described the same sensation: it was like witnessing a moment suspended in time.</p>

<p>At Le Mans, the sunrise&nbsp;is a transformative experience, an emotion shared by thousands who start to&nbsp;understand why this event holds such a special place in the hearts of so many racing enthusiasts.</p>

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<h2>nail-biter battles</h2>

<p>This year, the&nbsp;duels between&nbsp;Toyota Racing, BMW M Team WRT and&nbsp;Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA took centre stage at the race. So much was still up in the air&nbsp;right up to the final moments as fans were kept on the edge of their seats watching leader changes,&nbsp;divergent pit stop strategies&nbsp;and gaps that seemed&nbsp;they would never widen.</p>

<p>When Toyota Racing finally returned to the top step of the podium after a few years of attempts to reclaim the trophy, the emotion was palpable in the grandstands and on social media alike.&nbsp;Winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the result of thousands of kilometres covered, split-second decisions&nbsp;and a collective commitment across&nbsp;an entire year.</p>

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<h2>soul-penetrating engine roars</h2>

<p>The roar of the V12 engines powering&nbsp;Aston Martin THOR Team&#39;s&nbsp;Aston Martin Valkyries made an everlasting&nbsp;impression on the crowd throughout race&nbsp;week. Also, the sound of the Cadillac V-Series.R cars&nbsp;fielded by&nbsp;Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA and Cadillac WTR was&nbsp;frequently cited as one of the most exciting things at&nbsp;the 2026&nbsp;24 Hours.</p>

<p>Regulars know it. Newcomers quickly learn&nbsp;it. Le Mans is not just something you&nbsp;watch. It&#39;s an experience that engages all your&nbsp;senses. A racing&nbsp;car approaching in the night. The vibrations felt behind the guardrail. The echo of engines in the grandstands. The sounds&nbsp;remain etched in your mind&nbsp;long after returning home.</p>

<h2>The most precious memories are not always created on the track</h2>

<p>Amidst the sporting&nbsp;feats and sensational&nbsp;outcomes,&nbsp;another emotion consistently recurs in spectator&nbsp;accounts: a sense of sharing.</p>

<p>Sharing your first 24 Hours of Le Mans&nbsp;weekend or race week with your partner. Introducing your son to the&nbsp;free practice and qualifying sessions. Watching the race while sitting on the grass with friends. Riding the Ferris wheel with your&nbsp;family as the cars sprint&nbsp;on below. These moments don&rsquo;t appear in any race standings. Yet, they are often the first memories that come to mind long after&nbsp;the chequered flag is waved.</p>

<p>With a few days in the rearview after this year&#39;s 24 Hours, one certainty remains: everyone would gladly go back to experience a sunrise, a battle for victory, a night at Tertre Rouge&nbsp;or simply a moment shared trackside with loved ones.</p>

<p>And that is undoubtedly the finest sign that the magic of Le Mans has worked its spell once again.</p>

2026 24 Hours of Le Mans – Fan-favourite moments

Genesis Magma Racing achieved a feat at the 24 Hours of Le Mans by finishing one of the world’s most gruelling motorsport races. Not only did one of their Hypercars reach the chequered flag, the team was among the leaders for several hours, amassing precious data for the pursuit of the South Korean manufacturer’s campaign.

<p>This d&eacute;but was more than an appearance, it was a declaration of intent. As <strong>the first South Korean car manufacturer to take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans</strong>, and the first to reach the finish, Genesis has already made its mark, and attracted attention in the pit lane.</p>

<p><strong>Genesis Magma Racing</strong> came to Le Mans with all the humility that is de rigeur when joining a field seasoned competitors, ready to learn, and also with the intention of racing towards their destiny. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/2026-24-hours-of-le-mans-the-low-down-on-the-genesis-magma-racing-hypercar-60714" target="_blank"><u><strong>GMR-001-Hypercar</strong></u></a>. had completed only three races before Le Mans. Yet from the beginning of the week, both cars showed that they hadn&rsquo;t come to be bystanders. They claimed <strong>P6 and P9 on the starting grid</strong>, confirming the potential that many had already sensed was there.</p>

<h2>Uncovering potential</h2>

<p>Motivated by a competitive spirit, Genesis Magma Racing could have been tempted to aim for the top straightaway. Instead, they opted for patience. Mastery. Rather than a quick win, <strong>they set out to build consistency and operational efficiency</strong>, proving that the two GMR-001-Hypercars could keep pace with the top teams on the grid.</p>

<p>Impeccable pit stops and intelligent neutralisation management helped move them through the ranks. A strategic choice to keep both cars out during a safety car period took them to the same lap as the leader, not far from the front-runners.</p>

<p>During the night, when the race often reveals its true nature, excellent performance from <strong>Mathieu Jaminet</strong> in the #19 and <strong>Mathys Jaubert</strong> in the #17 demonstrated a project well on the way to maturity. <strong>Genesis Magma Racing were even among the front-runners </strong>for several hours. Jaminet was in fourth place, confirming the car&rsquo;s speed.</p>

<p>Around 04:00, the #19 suffered a technical issue requiring a <strong>restart on track</strong> between Mulsanne Corner and Indianapolis. The same worry reappeared moments later, dashing hopes of featuring high in the classification. As for the #17, a suspension issue ended its d&eacute;but 24 Hours of Le Mans after 16 hours of racing.</p>

<p>Many newcomers would have been discouraged. Not Genesis Magma Racing. On the contrary, the team demonstrated the resilience required to excel in endurance racing. The team <strong>focused all their efforts on getting the #19 to the chequered flag</strong>.</p>

<p>After 372 laps, <strong>Paul-Loup Chatin</strong>, <strong>Mathieu Jaminet </strong>and <strong>Dani Juncadella</strong> achieved <strong>13th place in the overall classification</strong>. The result is the culmination of hours of development, testing and teamwork.</p>

<p><em><strong>&ldquo;It&#39;s definitely been a roller coaster for us, but that&#39;s what you expect in your first 24 Hours, as a new team, a new car. Obviously, I think we showed better pace than maybe we expected. For sure we had a couple of issues, but we fought back. [...] No one ever gave up. We just made history. The first ever Korean brand to make it to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the first one for Genesis,&rdquo;</strong></em> said Mathieu Jaminet after the race.</p>

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<h2>The first step on the way to the top</h2>

<p>Finishing a 24-hour race is a victory in itself. Genesis Magma Racing&rsquo;s foundational Le Mans garnered the data and experience the team needs to continue developing the GMR-001-Hypercar.</p>

<p>Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul&rsquo;s appraisal reveals the spirit of the project: <em><strong>&ldquo;Our first 24 Hours of Le Mans with Genesis Magma Racing ends on a positive note. Getting one car to the finish was our main objective. [...] The #17 unfortunately retired with suspension failure. We faced a number of reliability challenges which will be our priority moving forward. Despite this, the car showed strong potential throughout the week, especially during the first half of the race, where we were consistently fighting inside the top 10. While we faced challenges, the team showed great resilience, composure and teamwork.&rdquo;</strong></em></p>

<p>In an exacting class, where every detail is important, and faced with experienced world-class oponents, Genesis Magma Racing have proved they are quick to learn. Andr&eacute; Lotterer, three-time winner of the French 24-hour marathon and one of the project&rsquo;s lynchpins:<strong>&nbsp;<em>&ldquo;We definitely showed the world who Genesis is. I think we surprised a few people and achieved more than we could hope for with our new team, new car, new brand, everything. But our engine lasted, everything around it lasted until that point and we didn&#39;t have any big problems during the race which was quite remarkable. We need to study and come back stronger, but I think for our first Le Mans appearance it was very positive, especially with the sister car reaching the finish to complete the weekend.&rdquo;</em></strong></p>

<p>The 24 Hours of Le Mans has a habit of revealing a team&rsquo;s character. Over ten days, Genesis Magma Racing have seen just how all-encompassing this event is, and sampled its joys, frustrations and demands. Above all, the fledgling team have demonstrated the ability to turn setbacks into savvy.</p>

<p>Chapter one in the history of Genesis at Le Mans is complete. The rest of the story already looks promising.</p>

2026 24 Hours of Le Mans: a promising début for Genesis Magma Racing

Last Sunday, the #7 Toyota TR010 Hybrid won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Today, it arrived back at its Cologne base to a fittingly warm welcome from its designers, developers and preparers.

<p>Last Sunday, shortly after 16:00, the car crossed the finish line to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans before a crowd of tens of thousands. Today, it arrived safely back at the Toyota Racing European headquarters in Cologne, Germany, where another journey continues. It was an emotional scene, for the Hypercar has entered its name in the history books of the world&rsquo;s greatest endurance race.</p>

<p>Back home, the Hypercar was not only reunited with its garage, but also with the many people who helped prepare it for glory. Engineers, mechanics, technicians and logisticians gathered to welcome the triumphant machine and to celebrate their success, far from the limelight of the pit lane.</p>

<p>The 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans trophy takes pride of place in the Toyota Racing silver cabinet. A trophy symbolises a victory, but behind the end result are many hours of tireless work, strategic decision-making and a constant search for performance and reliability.</p>

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<p>This year, the #7 Toyota TR010 Hybrid carried the hopes and dreams of an entire team across the finish line. Driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries, the car stood up to the gruelling race, its strenuous night and unsparing opponents. The crew were bent on pushing the limits without going too far and committing an error. For a full 24 hours.</p>

<p>Toyota&rsquo;s collective endeavour was underlined by the sister car&rsquo;s third place. S&eacute;bastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryō Hirakawa in the #8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid were shown the chequered flag a mere 20.417 seconds after the winners in a battle to the line, after 24 hours of racing.</p>

<p>A third Toyota displayed promise on the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans last week. The Toyota TR LH2 Racing Prototype took the track for a <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/a-first-for-liquid-hydrogen-at-le-mans-60761">demonstration</a>, much to the delight of the spectators in the grandstands and the experts in the pit lane. Kazuki Nakajima took the first liquid hydrogen prototype for a lap of the circuit in a symbolic, yet concrete demonstration of tomorrow&rsquo;s technology today.</p>

<p>The appearance opens up new prospects. The potential for hydrogen in racing, its stability in real conditions and potential for widespread application has been demonstrated. Taking place as it did, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the outing was a sign that this race is heading towards zero-emission endurance racing.</p>

The Le Mans-winning Toyota TR010 Hybrid is welcomed home to Cologne

From P17 on the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans LMGT3 starting grid, the TF Sport #33 Corvette Z06 climbed through the ranks to clinch the win. A masterful performance from Nicky Catsburg, Jonny Edgar and Ben Keating handed Corvette their first win in LMGT3 and their tenth class win at Le Mans.

<p>At the chequered flag, the #33 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R made history for the American team at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car fielded by TF Sport and driven by Nicky Catsburg, Jonny Edgar and Ben Keating claimed the LMGT3 crown after an impressive ascent from 17th position. A victory sealed thanks to patience, clear-thinking and sustained pace, handing Corvette their first win in LMGT3 and their tenth class win at Le Mans.</p>

<h2>Patience pays</h2>

<p>Ben Keating began by laying the foundations. The American completed stint upon sting in the first eight hours, covering a sizeable chunk of his allotted time at the wheel. While their opponents were still settling in, TF Sport were already methodically building their race strategy.</p>

<p>As the night progressed, Jonny Edgar and Nicky Catsburg edged up the LMGT3 hierarchy. When dawn broke, the #33 was already among the leaders, Edgar placing the Corvette in first place in Hour 10.</p>

<p>Later, Catsburg increased the lead to three minutes before a safety car intervention reduced it to a handful of seconds. Nothing can ever be taken for granted.</p>

<p>In the closing stages, Jonny Edgar took charge. The British driver drove for a solid four hours &ndash; five stints &ndash; to take the Corvette to victory. Already a Le Mans winner at 22! This was Catsburg&rsquo;s second win and Keating&rsquo;s third.</p>

<h2>Corvette and TF Sport &ndash; an ongoing relationship</h2>

<p>This victory strikes a particular chord. This is Corvette Racing&rsquo;s tenth 24 Hours of Le Mans class win. Their first was in 2001. The American manufacturer&rsquo;s had not been at the top of the class since 2023, when Catsburg and Keating won LMGTE Am.</p>

<p>It is symbolic for TF Sport too, the fourth triumph for the British team at their tenth Le Mans.</p>

<p><em><strong>&ldquo;What a day for General Motors and Corvette Racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans!&rdquo; said Mark Reuss, Chairman of General Motors. A tenth class win for Corvette Racing at Le Mans is a super success for our design, engineering and racing teams.&rdquo;</strong></em></p>

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<h2>The Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R in its element</h2>

<p>The three drivers saluted the qualities of the Corvette Z06 GT3.R, which performed well in this year&rsquo;s conditions.</p>

<p>Ben Keating, who broke is elbow only nine weeks ago, emphasises the effect of the hot day: <em><strong>&quot;This has to be the best weather I&rsquo;ve ever seen in Le Mans, in the 12 times I&rsquo;ve done it. It was a green race. It made for really competitive racing. I think the extreme heat out there was really beneficial for our car.&quot;</strong></em></p>

<p>Johnny Edgar had much praise for the car:<em><strong> &quot;I think our car is already the best on the Goodyear tyres. Especially the second stint, we could always make a difference. That&rsquo;s where we managed to grow the gap.&rdquo;</strong></em></p>

<p>Nicky Catsburg celebrated the teamwork: <em><strong>&quot;Johnny Edgar did an amazing race. He was man of the match if you ask me.&quot;</strong></em></p>

<p>Thanks to their performance, TF Sport take the lead in the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMGT3 Teams ahead of Vista AF Corse and Akkodis ASP Team.</p>

<p>This win reveals the essence of the 24 Hours of Le Mans: a collective effort, in which experience, strategy, consistency and talent come together to turn a P17 start into a fantastic triumph. For Corvette, TF Sport and their drivers, the classic race was true to form once again. The best victories are hard-fought, built up lap by lap.</p>

2026 24 Hours of Le Mans: TF Sport earns Corvette a historic LMGT3 victory

Last year’s winners Inter Europol Competition not only held on to their LMP2 crown, they took the first two places in the highly competitive class with the #43 and #343 Oreca 07-Gibsons. The performance deserves to be underlined.

<p>Inter Europol Competition packed a mighty punch in this year&rsquo;s hard-fought 24 Hours of Le Mans. Their #43 Oreca 07-Gibson in the hands of<strong> Jakub Śmiechowski</strong>, <strong>Tom Dillmann</strong> and <strong>Nick Yelloly</strong> triumphed in the LMP2 class followed by the #343 sister car driven by <strong>Bijoy Garg</strong>, <strong>Reshad De Gerus</strong> and <strong>Nico M&uuml;ller</strong>. The historic one-two sweep is the culmination of the Warsaw-based team&rsquo;s domination of this class, built up gradually, patiently, and painstakingly in the last few years.</p>

<h2>Inter Europol Competition enters a new dimension</h2>

<p>The 24 Hours of Le Mans is often compared to climbing Everest. Reaching the top once is a feat. Returning to the summit monumental. This milestone result puts<strong> Inter Europol Competition in a different class altogether</strong>.</p>

<p>The Polish team have established <strong>an enviable record in LMP2</strong>: three victories, two second places and five podiums in the past four years at Le Mans. More impressive still, they have not done worse than second in recent years.<br />
Demonstrating such consistency in the most demanding race in world endurance racing cannot be put down to luck. Behind the drivers, dozens of engineers, mechanics and tacticians have been working for months, preparing every little detail. Speed is essential at Le Mans, but it&rsquo;s not enough. You have to hold up through the night, deal with the unexpected, cope with tiredness and the constant pressure of your opponents. The 2026 race was no exception to the rule.</p>

<h2>Triumph over tribulation</h2>

<p>The final result gives the impression of total domination, but the race was far from run in advance. Jakub Śmiechowski: <strong>&quot;To be honest, this was one of the most difficult Le Mans races I&#39;ve experienced in recent years. I don&#39;t remember having so many issues during a race, but somehow this year luck was on our side and we managed to recover every time. We knew we had one of the fastest cars in the field, so once we got to the front I wasn&#39;t surprised that we were able to build a gap. Nick and Tom did a fantastic job as always, but I feel like today was something really exceptional from everyone involved.&quot;</strong></p>

<p>The Polish driver knew his team had a major asset: a car among the fastest on the grid. The crew of the #43 gradually built on their lead thanks to faultless driving.</p>

<p>Tom Dillmann, winner last year with the same team, played a decisive role in the closing stages, fending off attacks from Duqueine Team and Forestier Racing by Panis. But the Frenchman and Nick Yelloly held out until the end.<strong>&ldquo;A few hours before the finish, Nick and I decided to to mount all the kerbs, to go all-out. We had to respond. It was either win or retire, and it we got the win,&rdquo;</strong> says Tom Dillmann.</p>

<p>This victory is particularly special for Dilmann. The French driver lost his father in September. <strong>&ldquo;I wore my father&rsquo;s yellow colours on my helmet, as a tribute to him. I&rsquo;m very proud to have won the greatest race ever with his colours.&rdquo;</strong></p>

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<h2>The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the scene of historic feats</h2>

<p>Aside from the championship points, this result reveals what sets the 24 Hours of Le Mans apart. Behind every trophy there&rsquo;s a story of people, the risks they take, and the depth of feeling you just don&rsquo;t get elsewhere.</p>

<p>Nick Yelloly sums it up. <em><strong>&quot;[We had] the same team, the same line-up as last year. To do it back to back is pretty special, it&rsquo;s something I&rsquo;ll remember for the rest of my life.&rdquo;</strong></em></p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/ford-reveals-the-names-of-the-2027-hypercar-driver-crews-60778">future Ford Hypercar driver</a> was full of praise for his teammate. <em><strong>&ldquo;In my opinion, Tom Dillman was the man of today. He was absolutely flying and I was more than happy to leave him in at the end of the race and let him do his business.&rdquo;</strong></em></p>

<p>The #343 crew added to the joy by bringing Inter Europol Competition their first one-two in LMP2. A collective reward for the outfit managed by Wojciech Śmiechowski.</p>

<p>At Le Mans, some victories mark a race. Other mark a whole era. Inter Europol Competition&rsquo;s one-two falls in the second category. The Polish team has just written a chapter in the annals of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.</p>

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2026 24 Hours of Le Mans: a historic one-two finish in LMP2 for Inter Europol Competition

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