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
| Class | Entries |
|---|---|
| Hypercar | 18 |
| LMP2 | 19 |
| LMGT3 | 25 |
| Total | 62 |
Hypercar: Manufacturers Take Centre Stage
The premier category features eight manufacturers competing for outright victory.
| Manufacturer | Cars |
|---|---|
| Ferrari | 3 |
| Cadillac | 3 |
| Toyota | 2 |
| BMW | 2 |
| Alpine | 2 |
| Peugeot | 2 |
| Aston Martin | 2 |
| Genesis | 2 |
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. | Team | Car | Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | Aston Martin Thor Team | Aston Martin Valkyrie | Harry Tincknell, Tom Gamble, Ross Gunn |
| 009 | Aston Martin Thor Team | Aston Martin Valkyrie | Alex Riberas, Marco Sørensen, Roman De Angelis |
| 7 | Toyota Racing | Toyota GR010 Hybrid | Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, Nyck de Vries |
| 8 | Toyota Racing | Toyota GR010 Hybrid | Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, Ryo Hirakawa |
| 12 | Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA | Cadillac V-Series.R | Louis Delétraz, Will Stevens, Norman Nato |
| 15 | BMW M Team WRT | BMW M Hybrid V8 | Kevin Magnussen, Raffaele Marciello, Dries Vanthoor |
| 17 | Genesis Magma Racing | Genesis GMR-001 | Andre Lotterer, Pipo Derani, Mathys Jaubert |
| 19 | Genesis Magma Racing | Genesis GMR-001 | Mathieu Jaminet, Paul-Loup Chatin, Daniel Juncadella |
| 20 | BMW M Team WRT | BMW M Hybrid V8 | Robin Frijns, René Rast, Sheldon van der Linde |
| 35 | Alpine Endurance Team | Alpine A424 | António Félix da Costa, Charles Milesi, Ferdinand Habsburg |
| 36 | Alpine Endurance Team | Alpine A424 | Frédéric Makowiecki, Jules Gounon, Victor Martins |
| 38 | Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA | Cadillac V-Series.R | Sébastien Bourdais, Earl Bamber, Jack Aitken |
| 50 | Ferrari AF Corse | Ferrari 499P | Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen, Miguel Molina |
| 51 | Ferrari AF Corse | Ferrari 499P | Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi |
| 83 | AF Corse | Ferrari 499P | Yifei Ye, Robert Kubica, Phil Hanson |
| 93 | Peugeot TotalEnergies | Peugeot 9X8 | Paul di Resta, Stoffel Vandoorne, Nick Cassidy |
| 94 | Peugeot TotalEnergies | Peugeot 9X8 | Loïc Duval, Malthe Jakobsen, Théo Pourchaire |
| 101 | Cadillac WTR | Cadillac V-Series.R | Ricky 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.
| Manufacturer | Cars |
|---|---|
| Ferrari | 5 |
| Corvette | 4 |
| Aston Martin | 3 |
| Porsche | 2 |
| BMW | 2 |
| McLaren | 2 |
| Mercedes-AMG | 3 |
| Ford | 2 |
| Lexus | 2 |
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 Position | Team | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GR Racing | Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo |
| 2 | Blackthorn | Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3 |
| 3 | IDEC Sport | Oreca 07-Gibson |
| 4 | Vector Sport | Oreca 07-Gibson |
| 5 | AF Corse | Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo |
| 6 | Proton Competition | Oreca 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.