Toyota Racing takes lead in first hour at Le Mans 24
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Toyota Racing's No. 8 TR010 Hybrid has moved into the lead during the first hour of the Le Mans 24, overtaking BMW M Team WRT's No. 20 BMW M Hybrid V8. The early strategic decision by Toyota has shifted the race dynamics, with BMW leading initially before the switch. As the race continues, teams will look to adapt their strategies to regain an advantage in this endurance event.
- •Toyota Racing's No. 8 TR010 Hybrid leads at the one-hour mark.
- •BMW M Team WRT initially held the lead before Toyota's strategic move.
- •The race is taking place at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
- •Further tactical decisions will be crucial as the race progresses.
- 1:05 PMRacer — LM24 Hour 23: Toyota, Inter Europol surging toward the flag
- 4:02 PMRacer — LM24 Hour 2: Toyota bolsters overall lead; early trouble for Manthey Porsche
- 3:05 PMRacer — LM24 Hour 1: An early tactical tilt from Toyota
"The No. 8 Toyota Racing TR010 Hybrid leads the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans at the end of hour number two. Meanwhile, the Manthey Porsche team’s chances of a third consecutive LMGT3 class win were dealt a significant blow.
"BMW M Team WRT led most of the first hour at Le Mans, but an early strategic call from Toyota Racing has put its No. 8 TR010 Hybrid in the lead, in front of the No. 20 BMW M Hybrid V8.
"Toyota Racing enters the last hour of the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans seemingly destined to win the race, with its two TR010 Hybrids running 1-2 at the top of the hour.
Sources
External links- RacerJun 14, 2026, 1:05 PMLM24 Hour 23: Toyota, Inter Europol surging toward the flag
Toyota Racing enters the last hour of the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans seemingly destined to win the race, with its two TR010 Hybrids running 1-2 at the top of the hour.
- RacerJun 13, 2026, 4:02 PMLM24 Hour 2: Toyota bolsters overall lead; early trouble for Manthey Porsche
The No. 8 Toyota Racing TR010 Hybrid leads the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans at the end of hour number two. Meanwhile, the Manthey Porsche team’s chances of a third consecutive LMGT3 class win were dealt a significant blow.
- RacerJun 13, 2026, 3:05 PMLM24 Hour 1: An early tactical tilt from Toyota
BMW M Team WRT led most of the first hour at Le Mans, but an early strategic call from Toyota Racing has put its No. 8 TR010 Hybrid in the lead, in front of the No. 20 BMW M Hybrid V8.
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