24 Hours of Le Mans

Ferrari is preparing a major evolution of its 499P Hypercar for the 2027 World Endurance Championship season, planning to use almost all of its remaining development jokers. The move signals a new phase in Maranello’s long‑term endurance strategy after a dominant but largely unchanged first cycle.

Robert Kubica returns to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with AF Corse Ferrari, aiming to defend last year’s victory in the 499P hypercar. The 41-year-old frames this sixth start as a rare chance to race again at La Sarthe as a reigning winner.

Toyota top the official Le Mans test but warn against reading the times at face value, accusing rival Hypercar manufacturers of hiding their true pace on the straights. The row sharpens focus on mind games and Balance of Performance politics before endurance racing’s showpiece.

Less than six months after his official retirement from full-time racing, 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button is contemplating a return to the track, specifically targeting the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Max Verstappen recently became the 28th Formula 1 champion to compete in a 24-hour endurance race, making his debut at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Despite a strong performance, a mechanical issue ended his team's bid for victory.