The 94th edition of the legendary 24 Hours of Le MansCompetition·24 Hours of Le Mans arrives this weekend with a stellar field of 62 cars and a compelling Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 connection running throughout the entry list. Fifteen former grand prix drivers will tackle the Circuit de la SartheVenue·Circuit de la Sarthe, bringing championship-level experience to motorsport's most demanding endurance test.
FerrariTeam·Ferrari leads the charge for a fourth consecutive overall victory with their 499P Hypercar prototypes. Antonio GiovinazziPlayer·Antonio Giovinazzi returns to the factory Scuderia lineup, while Robert KubicaPlayer·Robert Kubica will compete for AF CorseTeam·AF Corse, the team that secured last year's triumph.
ToyotaTeam·Toyota fields a formidable roster of Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 veterans as they pursue their sixth Le Mans victory with the TR010 HYBRID. Kamui KobayashiPlayer·Kamui Kobayashi remains one of endurance racing's fastest drivers, partnering with Nyck de VriesPlayer·Nyck de Vries and Mike ConwayPlayer·Mike Conway in the #7 prototype. The #8 car features the proven combination of Sébastien BuemiPlayer·Sébastien Buemi and Brendon HartleyPlayer·Brendon Hartley, who have established themselves among Le Mans' most successful drivers in the modern era, joined by Ryo HirakawaPlayer·Ryo Hirakawa.
BMWTeam·BMW's assault is spearheaded by Kevin MagnussenPlayer·Kevin Magnussen, with the former Haas driver having quickly become a central figure in WRTTeam·WRT's Hypercar program. The Danish driver's transition to endurance racing has proven seamless as BMWTeam·BMW seeks to challenge the established order.
CadillacTeam·Cadillac's entries showcase the depth of Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 talent in the field. Will StevensPlayer·Will Stevens pilots the #12 prototype, while Sébastien BourdaisPlayer·Sébastien Bourdais and Jack AitkenPlayer·Jack Aitken form part of the #38 crew. Stoffel VandoornePlayer·Stoffel Vandoorne, once Fernando Alonso's McLaren teammate, joins forces with Paul di RestaPlayer·Paul di Resta in the #93 PeugeotTeam·Peugeot.
The newest manufacturer entry, GenesisTeam·Genesis Magma Racing, includes André LottererPlayer·André Lotterer, whose Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 experience may be limited to the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix but whose endurance racing credentials are extensive.
Beyond the premier Hypercar class, Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 connections extend throughout the field. Pietro FittipaldiPlayer·Pietro Fittipaldi and Jack DoohanPlayer·Jack Doohan will compete in LMP2, while Logan SargeantPlayer·Logan Sargeant represents one of the standout names in the LMGT3 category with Proton CompetitionTeam·Proton Competition.
The convergence of Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 talent at Le Mans reflects the race's unique appeal and the natural progression many drivers make from grand prix racing to endurance competition. These 15 former Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 drivers join 171 others in tackling the twice-around-the-clock challenge that has captivated motorsport for nearly a century.
With FerrariTeam·Ferrari defending their recent dominance against ToyotaTeam·Toyota's proven Le Mans pedigree and emerging threats from BMWTeam·BMW, PeugeotTeam·Peugeot, and GenesisTeam·Genesis, this weekend's race promises compelling battles across all classes. The blend of Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 experience and endurance racing expertise creates a field capable of delivering the drama and unpredictability that defines Le Mans.
Drivers Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Conway, and Antonio Giovinazzi at the Le Mans 2026 weigh-in. (PsnewZ/IMAGO)
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