LMGT3 brings road-car identity, privateer excellence and manufacturer variety to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. While Hypercar fights for overall victory and LMP2 showcases prototype privateers, LMGT3 gives fans a class filled with recognisable brands, close racing and strategic tension.
For the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans, held from 10–14 June 2026, the LMGT3 grid features 25 cars. Nine makes appear in the class: Aston Martin, BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Lexus, Mercedes-AMG, McLaren and Porsche. Privateer teams represent those brands, which gives the category a strong mix of manufacturer support and independent team identity.
The 2026 provisional entry list also confirms the full 25-car LMGT3 field, with teams such as TF Sport, Garage 59, Vista AF Corse, Heart of Racing Team, Team WRT, Iron Lynx, Akkodis ASP Team, Manthey and Proton Competition all on the grid.
What is LMGT3?
LMGT3 is the FIA World Endurance Championship’s current GT category. It also forms the GT class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The class uses the FIA GT3 platform, which replaced the previous GTE regulations in 2024. Therefore, LMGT3 cars share their foundation with global GT3 machinery, but they include specific FIA WEC and Le Mans adaptations.
Those adaptations include luminescent number panels and leader lights. These details matter at Le Mans because the race runs through the night, and fans, teams and drivers must identify cars quickly in traffic.
Only recognised manufacturers that build more than 2,500 road cars per year can compete. As a result, the class keeps a direct link to road-going performance brands while still delivering serious endurance racing.
How LMGT3 differs from Hypercar and LMP2
LMGT3 cars do not chase overall victory in normal circumstances. Instead, they fight for GT honours in a class based on production-derived machinery.
That gives LMGT3 a different character from Hypercar and LMP2. Hypercars showcase top-class prototype technology. LMP2 cars use a controlled prototype formula for independent teams. LMGT3, by contrast, brings road-car silhouettes, brand rivalry and GT specialists into the Le Mans story.
However, LMGT3 still demands serious racecraft. Drivers must manage heavy traffic from faster prototypes, protect the car over 24 hours and execute clean stints in changing conditions.
The class at a glance
LMGT3 regulations use Balance of Performance to keep different cars competitive. That matters because the class includes very different engines, layouts and vehicle concepts.
The cars can use naturally aspirated engines of up to 5,000 cm³ or turbocharged engines of up to 4,000 cm³. Power sits at roughly 520 hp, although Balance of Performance can alter that figure.
The cars use steel brake discs, a fuel tank of around 90 litres, a minimum weight of around 1,245 kg and tyres of up to 18 inches. They can reach around 300 kph and carry their race number on a green background for class identification.
Why Balance of Performance matters in LMGT3
Balance of Performance sits at the centre of LMGT3 racing. It helps organisers equalise different car concepts so that one model does not dominate purely because of its technical layout.
For example, a front-engined Corvette, a rear-engined Porsche, a Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo, a Lexus RC F LMGT3 and a McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo all approach lap time differently. They may gain or lose time in different sections of the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Therefore, BoP adjustments can affect power, weight, fuel capacity and other performance-related areas. Teams still need to set up the car well, run clean strategy and deliver consistent driving, but BoP keeps the class open.
Driver rules: why Bronze and Silver drivers matter
LMGT3 places driver categorisation at the heart of the class. Every line-up must include at least one Bronze-rated driver and one Bronze or Silver-rated driver.
That rule changes the rhythm of the race. Teams must decide when to run their amateur or semi-professional drivers, how to protect them in heavy traffic and how to maximise their strongest stints.
At Le Mans, that challenge becomes even harder. The Bronze driver must handle night running, safety car phases, slow zones, changing weather and constant traffic from faster prototypes. Consequently, the best LMGT3 teams do not simply rely on their professional drivers. They build a complete crew around balance, consistency and confidence.
TF Sport: Corvette strength across three entries
TF Sport brings a major Corvette presence to Le Mans. The team fields the #33 and supports the #34 Racing Team Turkey by TF entry, while the #2 joins the field through TF Sport’s European Le Mans Series success.
The Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R gives the class a muscular front-engined contender. TF Sport knows how to manage Le Mans, and Ben Keating, Nicky Catsburg, Charlie Eastwood and Salih Yoluç all bring significant endurance experience.
The #33 sits fourth in the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMGT3 Teams, while the #34 sits 13th. That form gives TF Sport a realistic chance to challenge, especially if the race rewards consistency.
Garage 59: McLaren momentum after Spa
Garage 59 now represents McLaren in LMGT3 after United Autosports shifted focus towards McLaren’s future Hypercar programme.
The British team knows the McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo well and has already shown its potential. The #10 won the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, which immediately makes it one of the most important cars to watch at Le Mans.
The #10 currently sits second in the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMGT3 Teams, while the #58 sits eighth. If Garage 59 carries its Spa performance to Le Mans, McLaren can fight for the class win.
13 Autosport: another Corvette joins the fight
13 Autosport adds a fourth Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R to the LMGT3 field.
The team formerly raced as AWA Racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. It also ran the same driver crew at Le Mans last year, finishing tenth in LMGT3.
Orey Fidani earned his Le Mans invitation after winning the Bob Akin Award as the top-scoring full-season Bronze-rated driver in IMSA GTD. With Lars Kern and Matthew Bell alongside him, 13 Autosport brings continuity and a clear chance to improve on last year.
Vista AF Corse: Ferrari’s leading LMGT3 threat
Vista AF Corse brings two Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo entries to Le Mans. The updated Evo package replaces last year’s 296 LMGT3, although the driver crews remain unchanged.
The #21 looks especially strong. François Heriau, Simon Mann and Ferrari works driver Alessio Rovera finished second at Le Mans last year and ended the season just 14 points behind the championship leader. Therefore, they arrive as clear contenders.
The #54 also carries factory quality through Davide Rigon. Ferrari has depth across the LMGT3 grid, and Vista AF Corse gives the marque its most established WEC threat.
Heart of Racing Team: Aston Martin eyes a first LMGT3 Le Mans win
Heart of Racing Team enters Le Mans with two Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3s and serious ambition.
The Aston Martin Vantage AMR has often looked competitive in LMGT3, but it has not yet won the class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Last year, the #27 claimed Hyperpole and started at the front, but it finished fourth behind Porsche, Ferrari and Corvette.
The #27 then moved closer to victory at Spa with second place. With Mattia Drudi, Zacharie Robichon and Ian James, it should again feature in the lead battle. Meanwhile, the #23 combines Gray Newell, Eduardo Barrichello and Jonny Adam, who brings valuable Le Mans experience.
Team WRT: BMW speed with question marks
Team WRT brings two BMW M4 LMGT3 Evo entries and one of the most respected operational structures in endurance racing.
The #69 won the 6 Hours of Imola at the start of the FIA WEC season, which proved the BMW’s potential. However, Spa created a different picture, as the #69 finished 11th and the #32 finished 14th.
That variation makes BMW difficult to predict at Le Mans. If WRT finds the right set-up window and executes cleanly, the BMW can win. If not, the team may struggle to match the strongest Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren and Corvette entries.
Kessel Racing: Ferrari depth with ELMS form
Kessel Racing strengthens Ferrari’s LMGT3 presence with two more 296 LMGT3 Evo entries.
The Swiss team has five previous Le Mans starts and finished eighth in LMGT3 last year. Its #57 programme has also shown strong European Le Mans Series form, taking third at Barcelona and winning at Le Castellet.
The #74 earned its Le Mans invitation by winning the GT class in the 2025–26 Asian Le Mans Series. With two cars and strong Ferrari machinery, Kessel can target a strong class result.
Proton Competition: Ford builds towards the future
Proton Competition fields two Ford Mustang LMGT3s as Ford continues its endurance racing build-up before a planned return to the top class in 2027.
The Mustang programme has entered a new development phase. Ford engineers have identified areas to improve, with the goal of creating a stable, versatile and high-performance package.
The driver line-ups also carry long-term significance. Sebastian Priaulx and Logan Sargeant both feature as designated Hypercar drivers for Ford, so Le Mans gives them experience in traffic, night running and endurance procedure before the brand steps up.
Racing Spirit of Léman: a second Le Mans attempt
Racing Spirit of Léman returns for its second 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The French team finished 13th in LMGT3 last year and now comes back with an Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3. It also competes in the European Le Mans Series, where it sits 12th in LMGT3.
For this entry, progress looks like the main target. A clean race and a better class finish would mark a strong step forward.
Iron Lynx: three Mercedes-AMGs attack Le Mans
Iron Lynx brings three Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 entries to Le Mans, including the #62 under the Team Qatar by Iron Lynx banner.
Mercedes returned to Le Mans in 2025 after a 26-year absence, and the #61 finished 12th in LMGT3. Now, the German marque returns with a broader attack.
The Mercedes-AMG has won major GT endurance races at Spa, Nürburgring and Daytona, so the car has pedigree. Iron Lynx must now unlock that potential across 24 hours at Le Mans.
Giuliano Alesi, son of former Formula One driver Jean Alesi, adds another notable name to the #62 crew.
Akkodis ASP Team: Lexus experience and star power
Akkodis ASP Team returns for its third Le Mans with the Lexus RC F LMGT3.
Last year, the #87 finished fifth in LMGT3, while the #78 crashed out and could not rejoin. That gives the team both confidence and motivation.
Hadrien David and José María López bring standout quality. David claimed Hyperpole at Spa, while López won Le Mans overall with Toyota in 2021. Their experience and speed should help Akkodis ASP challenge if the Lexus suits the circuit and the race stays clean.
Manthey: Porsche remains the car to beat
Manthey has led Porsche’s GT FIA WEC and Le Mans campaigns since 2023, and its record makes it a central contender.
The Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 won Le Mans in 2024 and 2025, which makes it the car to beat. The #92 started the current season with two third places at Imola and Spa, and it leads the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMGT3 Teams.
Last year’s winners Richard Lietz and Riccardo Pera return with Yasser Shahin in the #92. The #91 brings James Cottingham, Timur Boguslavskiy and 2025 DTM champion Ayhancan Güven.
If Porsche’s efficiency and Manthey’s execution hold across 24 hours, the defending winners can absolutely fight for another victory.
Richard Mille AF Corse: Ferrari’s fifth entry
Richard Mille AF Corse gives Ferrari its fifth LMGT3 entry at Le Mans, making Ferrari the most represented manufacturer in the class this year.
The team finished 11th in LMGT3 last year and competes in the European Le Mans Series this season. It took fifth place at the 4 Hours of Barcelona, which suggests it can fight for a strong finish if the race comes together.
Lilou Wadoux makes her fourth Le Mans start and continues with Custodio Toledo and Riccardo Agostini in the #150.
The full 2026 Le Mans LMGT3 entry list
- #2 TF Sport — Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R
Prince Jefri Ibrahim / Lorcan Hanafin / Ben Green - #10 Garage 59 — McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo
Antares Au / Thomas Fleming / Marvin Kirchhöfer - #13 13 Autosport — Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R
Orey Fidani / Lars Kern / Matthew Bell - #21 Vista AF Corse — Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo
François Heriau / Simon Mann / Alessio Rovera - #23 Heart of Racing Team — Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3
Gray Newell / Eduardo Barrichello / Jonny Adam - #27 Heart of Racing Team — Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3
Ian James / Zacharie Robichon / Mattia Drudi - #32 Team WRT — BMW M4 LMGT3 Evo
Darren Leung / Sean Gelael / Augusto Farfus - #33 TF Sport — Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R
Ben Keating / Jonny Edgar / Nicky Catsburg - #34 Racing Team Turkey by TF — Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R
Peter Dempsey / Salih Yoluç / Charlie Eastwood - #54 Vista AF Corse — Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo
Thomas Flohr / Francesco Castellacci / Davide Rigon - #57 Kessel Racing — Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo
Takeshi Kimura / Conrad Laursen / Daniel Serra - #58 Garage 59 — McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo
Alexander West / Finn Gehrsitz / Benjamin Goethe - #59 Racing Spirit of Léman — Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3
Clément Mateu / Marius Fossard / Valentin Hasse Clot - #61 Iron Lynx — Mercedes-AMG LMGT3
Martin Berry / Rui Andrade / Maxime Martin - #62 Team Qatar by Iron Lynx — Mercedes-AMG LMGT3
Abdulla Al-Khelaifi / Julian Hanses / Giuliano Alesi - #69 Team WRT — BMW M4 LMGT3 Evo
Anthony McIntosh / Parker Thompson / Daniel Harper - #74 Kessel Racing — Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo
Dustin Blattner / Lorenzo Patrese / Dennis Marschall - #77 Proton Competition — Ford Mustang LMGT3
Eric Powell / Ben Tuck / Sebastian Priaulx - #78 Akkodis ASP Team — Lexus RC F LMGT3
Tom Van Rompuy / Hadrien David / Jack Hawksworth - #79 Iron Lynx — Mercedes-AMG LMGT3
Johannes Zelger / Matteo Cressoni / Lin Hodenius - #87 Akkodis ASP Team — Lexus RC F LMGT3
Petru Umbrărescu / Clemens Schmid / José María López - #88 Proton Competition — Ford Mustang LMGT3
Stefano Gattuso / Giammarco Levorato / Logan Sargeant - #91 Manthey DK Engineering — Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3
James Cottingham / Timur Boguslavskiy / Ayhancan Güven - #92 The Bend Manthey — Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3
Yasser Shahin / Riccardo Pera / Richard Lietz - #150 Richard Mille AF Corse — Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo
Custodio Toledo / Lilou Wadoux / Riccardo Agostini
The key LMGT3 storylines
Porsche enters as the benchmark. Manthey’s Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 has won the last two Le Mans GT contests, and the #92 already leads the FIA Endurance Trophy for LMGT3 Teams.
However, Ferrari brings strength in numbers and quality. Vista AF Corse, Kessel Racing and Richard Mille AF Corse give the 296 LMGT3 Evo five entries, more than any other manufacturer.
McLaren arrives with momentum after Garage 59’s Spa victory. Corvette brings four Z06 LMGT3.Rs. Aston Martin still seeks its first LMGT3 win at Le Mans, while Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-AMG and Ford all have enough talent to complicate the fight.
The Bronze-driver rule will also shape the result. The teams that manage amateur stints, traffic and changing conditions best will have a major advantage.
A rich and unpredictable GT contest
LMGT3 gives the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans a rich and unpredictable GT contest. The class combines recognisable road-car brands, elite privateer teams, professional GT drivers and ambitious Bronze racers.
Porsche starts as the car to beat, but Ferrari, McLaren, Corvette and Aston Martin all have credible routes to victory. Meanwhile, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-AMG and Ford bring enough strength to turn the race on its head.
Across 24 hours, the fastest car may not win. The best-balanced crew, the cleanest strategy and the strongest team execution will decide the class.
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