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BMW finishes second to Toyota in 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

BMW finishes second to Toyota in 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours

Summary

BMW drivers expressed their disappointment after narrowly losing to Toyota in the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, finishing just 10.9 seconds behind. The BMW #20 M Hybrid V8, driven by Robin Frijns, Sheldon van der Linde, and Rene Rast, led at various points in the race. The event took place recently as part of the World Endurance Championship. The race showcased a competitive battle, particularly between BMW and the winning Toyota #7 TR010 Hybrid, piloted by Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Conway, and Nyck de Vries.

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By the Numbers

•BMW #20 M Hybrid V8 secures second place at Le Mans.
•BMW finished 10.9 seconds behind Toyota #7 TR010 Hybrid.
•Drivers led multiple segments of the race but faced a narrow defeat.
•Competition was between BMW and Toyota in 94th endurance classic.
•The race is part of the ongoing World Endurance Championship.

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What they're saying

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BMW drivers admitted to feeling “hurt” by their narrow loss to Toyota in the Le Mans 24 Hours, having led various chunks of the race. The factory #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 shared by Robin Frijns, Sheldon van der Linde and Rene Rast finished second in the 94th endurance classic, just 10.9s behind the winning #7 Toyota TR010 Hybrid of Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Conway and Nyck de Vries. The German ...Keep reading
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