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Toyota reclaim crown to reignite Le Mans 24 Hours love affair with race in rude health
Conway, Kobayashi and De Vries added to team’s success, in front of more than 350,000 fans, to go alongside five victories between 2018 and 2022
TL;DR
- Toyota's No 7 TR010, with drivers Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries, won the 94th Le Mans 24 Hours by a narrow margin.
- The race was characterized by close competition, high engineering reliability, and a relentless pace, likened to a sprint.
- A record 350,105 fans attended, highlighting the event's popularity and its successful adaptation to modern times and a younger audience.
- The GT3 category was won by the TF Sport Corvette, with amateur driver Ben Keating competing despite a recent elbow surgery.
- The World Endurance Championship (WEC) will expand to nine rounds next year, including a return to Silverstone.
- McLaren and Ford are confirmed to join the top Hypercar class in 2027, sparking anticipation for renewed rivalries with teams like Ferrari.
- The grid for the top class is becoming increasingly competitive, with Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Peugeot, Toyota, and Genesis already confirmed alongside the newcomers.