Sebastien Buemi explains how #8 Toyota placed third at 2026 Le Mans
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:22 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Sebastien Buemi provided insight into the challenges faced by the #8 Toyota during the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, where they finished third. Despite starting in 14th position, the #8 car initially found success with an aggressive race strategy but was hampered by a pitlane speeding penalty and a technical issue. Following several neutralizations and strategic decisions that didn’t play in their favor, the team ended nearly 20.5 seconds from first place. Buemi expressed disappointment and noted that luck played a significant role in the outcome, emphasizing the importance of race control decisions impacting their race.
- •The #8 Toyota started from 14th on the grid at Le Mans.
- •Buemi felt the car had strong pace early in the race.
- •A pitlane speeding penalty hindered their chances of victory.
- •Technical issues led to extra time spent in the pits.
- •The team finished 20.417 seconds behind the #7 Toyota.
- 7:22 AMYahoo Sports — How the #8 Toyota lost the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours
- 7:22 AMMotorsport.com — How the #8 Toyota lost the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours
"Sebastien Buemi has detailed the reasons that made the difference in the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, as the #7 Toyota prevailed while the sister #8 car finished a close third. The TR010 Hybrids started from just 14th and 15th on the grid, as Toyota “didn’t focus on qualifying at all”, but they certainly made up for it with an offset strategy early on. Both cars first pitted a few laps ...Keep reading
"Sebastien Buemi needed just 20 fewer seconds for a fifth Le Mans win alongside team-mates Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:22 AMHow the #8 Toyota lost the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours
Sebastien Buemi needed just 20 fewer seconds for a fifth Le Mans win alongside team-mates Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa
- Motorsport.comJun 15, 2026, 7:22 AMHow the #8 Toyota lost the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours
Sebastien Buemi has detailed the reasons that made the difference in the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, as the #7 Toyota prevailed while the sister #8 car finished a close third. The TR010 Hybrids started from just 14th and 15th on the grid, as Toyota “didn’t focus on qualifying at all”, but they certainly made up for it with an offset strategy early on. Both cars first pitted a few laps ...Keep reading
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