[Le Mans 24 Hours] Toyota Hypercar #7 claims sixth overall victory in four years — 'What about Genesis?'

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At the final of the 94th Le Mans 24 Hours held at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France, Toyota Racing's No. 7 car staged a dramatic comeback to secure the win. This victory marks Toyota's first win since 2022, four years later. While Ferrari claimed three consecutive titles over the past three years, Toyota successfully reclaimed the top spot in the Le Mans 24 Hours after a four-year absence.

In the final race, Toyota Racing's No. 7 car, nicknamed 'TR010 HYBE Lead' (driven by Mike Conway, Nick de Vries, and Kamui Kobayashi), crossed the finish line first, starting from the 14th position on the grid. With this win, Toyota recorded its sixth overall victory, tying Bentley's record. The all-time record for most Le Mans 24 Hours wins is held by Porsche with 19 victories, followed by Audi with 13, Ferrari with 12, and Jaguar with 7.

With this victory, Kamui Kobayashi, who also serves as team principal of Toyota Racing, achieved his second overall Le Mans win. Kobayashi, who currently holds the Le Mans 24 Hours course record, climbed to the top of the podium for the first time since his initial victory in 2021, five years later.

Toyota secured two podium finishes with its No. 1 and No. 3 cars, solidifying its firm position in the motorsport arena. The second-place finish went to BMW M Team WRT, which dominated the race with relentless focus throughout. However, it ultimately failed to shake off Toyota's late-race pursuit.

Meanwhile, Genesis Magma Racing, which had drawn significant attention in Korea, finished 13th overall in the No. 19 car. The team, which aimed to complete the race, achieved its goal but missed the top rankings, leaving some regret. Notably, the No. 17 car retired mid-race without finishing, highlighting the formidable challenges of the global stage.

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