The 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race begins in France

The 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race begins in France

Updated at: June 13, 2026 at 09:45 AM

The legendary Circuit de la Sarthe in France once again became the epicenter of motorsport on June 13–14, 2026.

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The 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the third round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, brought together 62 cars for a grueling test of human endurance and automotive engineering.

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Starting at 16:00 local time under the signal of official starter Mark Cavendish, teams faced the challenge of navigating the 13.6-kilometer track for a full day and night.

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This year’s event was particularly notable for the Hypercar class, which featured a diverse field of 18 entries from eight major manufacturers.

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History was made with the debut of Genesis, the first Korean team to compete in this prestigious race.

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Which manufacturer made its debut at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans?

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Genesis

How many cars competed in the 94th edition of the race?

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62

Who was the official starter for the 2026 race?

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Mark Cavendish

What new fuel technology did Toyota highlight during the event?

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Liquid-hydrogen combustion

Approximately how many fans attend the event annually?

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Over 300,000

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