93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans Set to Deliver One of the Most Competitive Races in Modern Endurance History
Factory Giants, Global Stars, and a 21-Car Hypercar Showdown Prepare for a High-Speed Battle in France
LE MANS, France — The 24 Hours of Le Mans returns for its 93rd running this week, and the stage is set for what could be the closest and most competitive race in modern endurance racing history. From June 11–15, the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe will roar to life with 62 entries across three classes, including a record-breaking 21 Hypercars, 19 of which are factory-backed.
A New Golden Era: Hypercar at Full Strength
This year’s race features an unprecedented lineup of manufacturers in the top class:
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Ferrari enters as the defending winner, chasing a historic three-peat
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Toyota and Porsche return with multiple entries, seeking to reclaim dominance
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BMW, Cadillac, Alpine, and Peugeot all field factory efforts
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Lamborghini and Isotta Fraschini add fresh firepower to the Hypercar field
With this level of competition, no single team can afford even the smallest mistake.
Behind the Numbers: Why 2025 Le Mans Could Be a Classic
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70% of the 13.626 km lap is taken at full throttle, putting relentless stress on engines, brakes, and human endurance
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Speeds reach beyond 330 km/h on the Mulsanne Straight, where precision and stamina collide hour after hour
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Night running, unpredictable weather, and LMP2/GT traffic remain ever-present challenges
Star Power and Diverse Grids
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The race features five female drivers, including the full-season Iron Dames GT3 team
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Notable names include Mick Schumacher (Alpine Hypercar), Antonio Félix da Costa (AF Corse LMP2), and former F1 and IndyCar talent scattered throughout the grid
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In LMGT3, Corvette, Lexus, Aston Martin, and BMW bring factory-grade muscle to a crowded 24-car class
What’s New in 2025
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The LMGT3 category replaces GTE-AM with more familiar road-car silhouettes, creating crossover appeal with GT racing fans
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Aston Martin’s Valkyrie AMR-LMH makes its long-awaited Hypercar debut, turning heads even before qualifying
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LMP2 returns to Le Mans for the first time in a non-WEC class format since 2022
Key Schedule (Local France Time)
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June 12 – Hyperpole qualifying session for top six Hypercars
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June 14, 16:00 – Start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
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June 15, 16:00 – Checkered flag and podium celebration
How to Watch
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International viewers: FIAWEC TV, Eurosport, and Discovery+
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United States: Streaming via MotorTrend+, with select coverage on MotorTrend TV
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France: Live coverage via L’Équipe
Final Word
The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans isn’t just another race — it’s the most stacked grid of the modern era, with factory pride, engineering prowess, and national honor all on the line. With top-tier talent in every class and no clear favorite in Hypercar, every lap matters and every second counts.
This year, history won’t just be made — it’ll be contested down to the final corner.