15
June
2026
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06:11
Europe/Amsterdam

LEXUS STANDS ON THE LE MANS 24 HOURS PODIUM

  • A Lexus RC F LMGT3 entered by AKKODIS ASP Team finished the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours in second position in the LMGT3 class

  • The #78 RC F LMGT3 achieved Lexus’ first Le Mans podium in just its third participation

  • A strong race performance saw the #87 RC F LMGT3 finish in fourth place

  • Lexus is pushing boundaries and establishing itself as a genuine contender in its third season of WEC competition

Lexus_LeMans1A Lexus RC F LMGT3 race car was class runner-up in the 94th Le Mans 24 Hours to earn its first podium in the legendary French endurance race, the third round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

The #78 Lexus RC F LMGT3 entered by AKKODIS ASP Team and driven by Tom van Rompuy, Hadrien David and Jack Hawksworth finished ahead of more established GT racing brands to stand on the podium.

A strong performance from AKKODIS ASP Team was completed by the #87 Lexus RC F LMGT3, driven by Petru Umbrarescu, Clemens Schmid and José María López, which finished fourth.

A milestone result at Le Mans further establishes Lexus’ motorsport credentials. In just its third season in WEC, Lexus is challenging more established racing rivals and pushing boundaries, whilst providing opportunities for different drivers – including young hopefuls and ambitious gentlemen drivers – to participate at the highest level of sportscar competition.

The RC F LMGT3 car, an authentic racing version of the high-performance RC F coupe which is homologated for competition, is a relative newcomer to WEC competition, having made its debut in February 2024. The 2025 season was a breakthrough campaign for the RC F LMGT3, which won two races and helped AKKODIS ASP Team finish third in the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMGT3 Teams.

The next race in the WEC season takes place in São Paulo, Brazil on 12 July.