Le Mans 2026 Grid Confirmed

The entry list for the 94th running of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans has been officially unveiled, setting the stage for another blockbuster edition of endurance racing’s most prestigious event.

A total of 62 cars have been confirmed across the three categories — Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3 — as manufacturers, private teams and some of the world’s finest drivers prepare for the centrepiece of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season.

The Hypercar class once again headlines the event with 18 entries featuring factory-backed programmes from Ferrari, Toyota, Cadillac, BMW, Alpine, Peugeot, Aston Martin and Genesis. The category remains one of the most competitive in modern endurance racing, blending proven champions with emerging talent.

Meanwhile, the return of a sizeable 19-car LMP2 field ensures fierce competition among the prototype privateers, while a packed 25-car LMGT3 class promises intense battles featuring Aston Martin, Corvette, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, Ford, McLaren, Lexus and Mercedes-AMG machinery.

Entry Breakdown

ClassEntries
Hypercar18
LMP219
LMGT325
Total62

Hypercar: Manufacturers Take Centre Stage

The premier category features eight manufacturers competing for outright victory.

ManufacturerCars
Ferrari3
Cadillac3
Toyota2
BMW2
Alpine2
Peugeot2
Aston Martin2
Genesis2

Among the leading contenders are defending powerhouse Ferrari AF Corse, which fields two factory Ferrari 499Ps alongside the customer AF Corse entry.

Toyota returns with its pair of proven GR010 Hybrids, while Cadillac expands its challenge through both the JOTA-operated factory programme and the new Cadillac WTR entry featuring brothers Ricky Taylor and Jordan Taylor.

One of the most intriguing stories is the debut campaign of Genesis Magma Racing. The Korean manufacturer arrives with an impressive driver line-up featuring veterans Andre Lotterer, Pipo Derani, Mathieu Jaminet and Paul-Loup Chatin.

Aston Martin also continues its ambitious Valkyrie programme, with experienced crews led by Harry Tincknell and Ross Gunn.

Hypercar Entry List

No.TeamCarDrivers
007Aston Martin Thor TeamAston Martin ValkyrieHarry Tincknell, Tom Gamble, Ross Gunn
009Aston Martin Thor TeamAston Martin ValkyrieAlex Riberas, Marco Sørensen, Roman De Angelis
7Toyota RacingToyota GR010 HybridMike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, Nyck de Vries
8Toyota RacingToyota GR010 HybridSébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa
12Cadillac Hertz Team JOTACadillac V-Series.RLouis Delétraz, Will Stevens, Norman Nato
15BMW M Team WRTBMW M Hybrid V8Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, Dries Vanthoor
17Genesis Magma RacingGenesis GMR-001Andre Lotterer, Pipo Derani, Mathys Jaubert
19Genesis Magma RacingGenesis GMR-001Mathieu Jaminet, Paul-Loup Chatin, Daniel Juncadella
20BMW M Team WRTBMW M Hybrid V8Robin Frijns, René Rast, Sheldon van der Linde
35Alpine Endurance TeamAlpine A424António Félix da Costa, Charles Milesi, Ferdinand Habsburg
36Alpine Endurance TeamAlpine A424Frédéric Makowiecki, Jules Gounon, Victor Martins
38Cadillac Hertz Team JOTACadillac V-Series.RSébastien Bourdais, Earl Bamber, Jack Aitken
50Ferrari AF CorseFerrari 499PAntonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen, Miguel Molina
51Ferrari AF CorseFerrari 499PAlessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi
83AF CorseFerrari 499PYifei Ye, Robert Kubica, Phil Hanson
93Peugeot TotalEnergiesPeugeot 9X8Paul di Resta, Stoffel Vandoorne, Nick Cassidy
94Peugeot TotalEnergiesPeugeot 9X8Loïc Duval, Malthe Jakobsen, Théo Pourchaire
101Cadillac WTRCadillac V-Series.RRicky Taylor, Jordan Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque

LMP2 Remains Highly Competitive

The secondary prototype category features 19 Oreca 07-Gibson entries, with a mix of established endurance specialists, rising single-seater talent and experienced gentlemen drivers.

Notable names include former Formula 1 driver Jack Doohan, reigning endurance veterans Renger van der Zande and Kevin Estre, alongside IndyCar-linked competitor Pietro Fittipaldi.

Six entries have been designated as Pro/Am, adding another strategic dimension to the class battle.

LMGT3 Packed With Star Power

The LMGT3 category is the largest class on the grid with 25 entries, featuring representation from nine manufacturers.

ManufacturerCars
Ferrari5
Corvette4
Aston Martin3
Porsche2
BMW2
McLaren2
Mercedes-AMG3
Ford2
Lexus2

Among the standout entrants are multiple championship-winning squads such as Team WRT, TF Sport and Manthey.

The class also includes several well-known names from across motorsport, including former Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant and endurance ace José María López.

Reserve Entries

Six reserve cars have been nominated should any confirmed entrant withdraw before scrutineering:

Reserve PositionTeamCar
1GR RacingFerrari 296 LMGT3 Evo
2BlackthornAston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3
3IDEC SportOreca 07-Gibson
4Vector SportOreca 07-Gibson
5AF CorseFerrari 296 LMGT3 Evo
6Proton CompetitionOreca 07-Gibson

With a record-strength Hypercar field, major manufacturer involvement and world-class driver line-ups throughout the grid, the 2026 edition of Le Mans is shaping up to be one of the most competitive and unpredictable endurance races in recent memory. The battle for outright honours appears remarkably open, with Ferrari, Toyota, Cadillac and several emerging challengers all capable of mounting a serious challenge for victory at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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