Toyota reflects on Le Mans history while seeking new success
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Toyota Racing commemorated the 10th anniversary of its notable defeat at Le Mans with reflections from Stephen Kilbey and Kazuki Nakajima. Since that loss, Toyota secured its first overall victory in the prestigious endurance race in 2018, ending a long-standing curse. The team is now focused on reclaiming its position at the top of the field in upcoming events. The journey includes building on past lessons to enhance performance this season.
- •Toyota marks 10 years since a historic Le Mans defeat.
- •The team won its first overall Le Mans title in 2018.
- •Nakajima and Kilbey shared insights on Toyota's racing journey.
- •Toyota looks to improve its performance in upcoming races.
- 1:12 PMRacer — Will this be the year that Toyota rediscovers its Le Mans mojo?
"Earlier this week, RACER.com’s Stephen Kilbey and Kazuki Nakajima took time to reflect on the 10-year anniversary of Toyota’s greatest defeat at Le Mans.In the decade since, Toyota Racing eventually broke its multi-generational Le Mans curse with its first overall win in 2018. As it turned out, the first of...
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