With the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans approaching, it's a great time to look back at the most dominant car manufacturers in the race’s storied history.
By Divyam Dubey
The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2025 is set to deliver another high-stakes battle as top manufacturers gear up for the world’s toughest endurance race. Held at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe, this race is a true test of speed, strategy, and durability. Ferrari enters as the team to beat, with back-to-back wins in the previous editions and the current lead in the 2025 World Endurance Championship (WEC) standings.
Ferrari has dominated the 2025 WEC season so far, winning every round. Their clean sweep has built major momentum and hype around Le Mans 2025, where rivals like Toyota, Porsche, and Peugeot will be eager to challenge and end Ferrari’s winning run.
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As we approach the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, let's delve into the history of the most dominant car manufacturers at Le Mans:
Porsche leads the 24 Hours of Le Mans winners list with 19 victories, making it the most successful manufacturer in the race’s history. Known for its performance-focused sports cars and engineering excellence, Porsche has triumphed at Le Mans in 1970, 1971, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2015, 2016, and 2017. The German marque has set benchmarks in endurance racing that remain unmatched.
Audi joined the Le Mans grid in 1999 and quickly rose to dominance with its unique approach. The brand’s first major success came in 2000 with the R8, and it went on to win 13 times: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. Audi's use of diesel and hybrid technology transformed endurance racing and solidified its legacy at Le Mans.
Ferrari has 11 Le Mans wins, including back-to-back victories in 2023, 2024 and 2025 after a 50-year absence from the top class. The Italian marque’s earlier wins came in 1949, 1954, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1965. While Ferrari focused on Formula 1 for decades, its recent return to Le Mans has reignited excitement around its endurance racing legacy.
Jaguar earned its first Le Mans victory in 1951 with the innovative C-type and went on to win six more times in 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1988, and 1990.
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The British carmaker made a significant impact during the 1950s and returned to glory in the late 1980s. Jaguar’s blend of design and performance made it a standout in endurance racing.
Bentley was one of the original powerhouses at Le Mans, dominating the race in its early years. The British brand secured victories in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, and again in 2003. With the Bentley 3 Litre Sport and later the Speed 8 prototype, the marque’s legacy at Le Mans reflects its long-standing passion for endurance racing.