The 94th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours will take place at the Circuit de la Sarthe with 62 cars and 186 drivers competing. Notably, this year features 16 former Formula 1 drivers who will showcase their skills in this prestigious endurance race.
Ex-Formula 1 Drivers at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours
- Kamui Kobayashi – #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid
- Nyck de Vries – #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid
- Sebastien Buemi – #8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid
- Brendon Hartley – #8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid
- Will Stevens – #12 Cadillac V-Series.R
- Kevin Magnussen – #15 BMW M Hybrid V8
- Andre Lotterer – #17 Genesis GMR-001
- Sebastien Bourdais – #38 Cadillac V-Series.R
- Jack Aitken – #38 Cadillac V-Series.R
- Antonio Giovinazzi – #51 Ferrari 499P
- Robert Kubica – #83 AF Corse 499P
- Paul di Resta – #93 Peugeot 9X8
- Stoffel Vandoorne – #93 Peugeot 9X8
- Jack Doohan – #24 Nielsen Racing Oreca 07
- Pietro Fittipaldi – #26 Vector Sport Oreca 07
- Logan Sargeant – #88 Proton Ford Mustang LMGT3
Highlighting the Careers of These Drivers
Kamui Kobayashi
With 75 Grands Prix and a best finish of third in Suzuka, Kobayashi transitioned to the World Endurance Championship. He is a Le Mans champion and runner-up five times.
Nyck de Vries
De Vries debuted with Williams in 2022 and was signed by AlphaTauri for the 2023 season. Following a challenging stint, he now competes with Toyota.
Sebastien Buemi
After 55 Grands Prix with Toro Rosso, Buemi joined Toyota’s WEC program. He boasts four Le Mans victories and four WEC titles.
Brendon Hartley
Hartley won Le Mans in 2017 and again in 2018. He added a third victory in 2022, representing the resurgence of his career in sports cars.
Will Stevens
Stevens has found success in the Hypercar class after a brief F1 career. He has multiple wins in the WEC and has excelled in different classes at Le Mans.
Kevin Magnussen
With 185 F1 starts, Magnussen will further his career in sports cars with BMW, aiming for success in the Hypercar category after a stint at Le Mans in 2021.
Andre Lotterer
A three-time Le Mans winner, Lotterer enters as part of the 2026 Genesis project, continuing his legacy in endurance racing.
Sebastien Bourdais
Bourdais made his name in Champ Car before a short F1 career. He returns to Le Mans with Cadillac, aiming for further success in endurance racing.
Jack Aitken
Aitken had a brief F1 career but is now a key player with Cadillac, currently at the forefront of the IMSA GTP standings.
Antonio Giovinazzi
After three seasons with Alfa Romeo, Giovinazzi has excelled with Ferrari, leading the team to victory at Le Mans in 2023.
Robert Kubica
Kubica’s promising F1 career was derailed by injury. Now, he competes with Ferrari in the Hypercar class, marking a remarkable return.
Paul di Resta
Di Resta had a solid F1 run before focusing on endurance racing, where he has made significant achievements with Peugeot.
Stoffel Vandoorne
Vandoorne’s F1 tenure was challenging, but he has rejuvenated his career in sports cars with Peugeot.
Jack Doohan
After a brief F1 stint, Doohan is making his Le Mans debut in the LMP2 class.
Pietro Fittipaldi
Carrying on his family legacy, Fittipaldi focuses on endurance racing after a short F1 career.
Logan Sargeant
Sargeant’s F1 career was brief, but he debuts at Le Mans with Proton in the LMGT3 class, focusing on his future in racing.
This edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours will undoubtedly be a showcase of talent, as former F1 drivers aim to make their mark in endurance racing.
