FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem will attend the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most prestigious and enduring events in world motorsport.

Held at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe in front of an audience of over 332,000, the race is a cornerstone of the FIA World Endurance Championship and a showcase for innovation, endurance, and sporting excellence. The event continues to bring together leading manufacturers, teams, drivers and fans from around the world in a unique celebration of motorsport.

Ahead of the event, FIA President, H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said: "The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the great landmarks of world motorsport. For more than a century it has tested the limits of innovation, performance, and teamwork, while continuing to inspire generations of competitors and fans around the world. It is one of the highlights of the FIA World Endurance Championship, a competition that is enjoying a period of remarkable strength and growth, and I would like to extend my thanks to all those involved in delivering this extraordinary event, in particular the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, whose dedication makes it such a success."

As the FIA World Endurance Championship continues to grow in popularity and competitiveness, the 24 Hours of Le Mans stands as one of the defining events on the global sporting calendar, demonstrating the technological innovation and world-class competition that underpin endurance racing.

The FIA is committed to supporting the continued growth of endurance racing through strong governance, innovation, sustainability and safety, ensuring the discipline continues to thrive at every level.

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For media enquiries, please contact:

• Geri Sherwin, Director of Communications (Presidential and Automotive Mobility): gsherwin@fia.com
• Joe Kidd, Presidential Communications Officer: jkidd@fia.com

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including six FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.