Corvette wins GT3 class at Le Mans while Cadillac falls short
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Chevrolet Corvette secured its first win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the GT3 class, surprising many fans at the event held on June 14. The victory, achieved by a private TF Sport team, comes after Cadillac, a pre-race favorite, struggled despite leading for much of the race. The Cadillac No. 38 car, which had set a Hypercar lap record during qualifying, faced technical issues that ultimately led to its fourth-place finish in the Hypercar class. This marked a significant turn of events for General Motors and the Corvette brand, highlighting the intense competition at Le Mans, where factory entries traditionally dominate.
- •Corvette claims first win at Le Mans with TF Sport team entry.
- •Cadillac had dominated qualifying but faced issues during the race.
- •Toyota Hypercars secured another overall victory at Le Mans.
- •The Cadillac No. 38 vehicle set a Hypercar lap record but finished fourth.
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"Early favorite Cadillac faded after a strong factory showing, but Corvette came from nowhere to record its first win at Le Mans with a private entry
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