24 Hours of Le Mans Records

A century of racing has forged records that capture the evolution of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on their own. The most emblematic is the distance record: in 2010, the Audi R15 TDI covered 5,410.7 kilometres in twenty-four hours, that is 397 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe, at an average speed of 225.40 km/h. Set before the chicanes that capped top speeds, this triple record has never been beaten and embodies the peak of the diesel prototype era.

Among manufacturers, Porsche tops the honours with nineteen overall wins, ahead of Audi with thirteen, then Ferrari with twelve titles taken in the early years and again during its victorious return in the 2020s. Jaguar, Bentley and Toyota round out the most successful marques, reflecting the diversity of eras and technical philosophies that have followed one another at La Sarthe.

Among drivers, Denmark's Tom Kristensen reigns supreme with nine victories, a tally that earned him the nickname 'Mr Le Mans'. Belgium's Jacky Ickx, a six-time winner, remains a legendary figure of the 1970s and 1980s. Behind them, Derek Bell and Emanuele Pirro illustrate the value of consistency at the very top of the most demanding endurance race.

The roll of honour stretches from the very first running in 1923 to the most recent edition, separated by more than a century of innovation. These records are not mere figures: they tell the story of progress in engines, aerodynamics and reliability, and of the endless quest for the balance between speed and endurance that defines the soul of Le Mans.

Wins by manufacturer

Wins by driver