IDEC SPORT Writes a New Chapter in Its History at Le Mans
In 2026, IDEC SPORT is set to make its tenth appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This marks a symbolic milestone for the French team, which has become a key player in European endurance racing over the years.
Ten editions. Ten years of passion, learning, and technical and human challenges on the most legendary circuit in motorsports.
To mark this milestone, IDEC SPORT is launching a new editorial series: “Le Mans, Chapter 10”.
A series of content pieces that will attempt to tell the story of this extraordinary adventure, from the very first laps to the ambitions of tomorrow.
An adventure born of a passion for endurance racing
Since its competitive debut, IDEC SPORT has been built on strong values:
- collective commitment,
- technical excellence,
- performance,
- resilience,
- and a passion for Le Mans.
Over the seasons in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) and during previous editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the team has forged a recognized identity in the paddock.
Each participation has represented a new chapter:
- first discoveries,
- intense sporting battles,
- memorable podium finishes,
- difficult moments,
- but above all, experience accumulated year after year.
Today, this tenth participation symbolizes much more than a statistic. It represents the continuity of an ambitious and deeply human sporting project.
Why “Le Mans, Chapter 10”?
Le Mans is not a race like any other. It is a story being written:
- over 24 hours,
- across several generations,
- and sometimes over a lifetime.
With “Le Mans, Chapter 10,” IDEC SPORT will aim to offer an immersive look into the heart of this adventure:
- behind-the-scenes preparation,
- the men and women of the team,
- the technical challenges,the strategy,the emotions before the start,
- and the unique intensity of Le Mans week.
This series will also look back at the highlights of the team’s nine previous participations.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans: a legendary race in motorsports
Established in 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious races in the world. Held annually at the Circuit de la Sarthe, the event brings together:
- the top manufacturers,
- the most successful privateer teams,
- and international drivers from a variety of disciplines.
Le Mans has become the gold standard in terms of:
- technological innovation,
- strategy,
- mechanical management,
- and human endurance.
Competing in this event ten times represents a major achievement for an independent team like IDEC SPORT.
A 2026 edition full of ambition
The goal remains unchanged:
- to perform at the highest level,
- to represent France in endurance racing,
- and to continue writing the team’s history at Le Mans.
Preparations involve every department:
- engineering,
- mechanics,
- logistics,
- strategy,
- communications,
- partners,
- and drivers.
In a discipline where every detail counts, the experience accumulated over the years becomes an essential asset.e détail compte, l’expérience accumulée au fil des éditions devient un atout essentiel.
IDEC SPORT and Le Mans: a story that continues
Reaching a tenth participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans confirms IDEC SPORT’s deep roots in the world of international endurance racing. This “Chapter 10” is not a conclusion; it is the beginning of a new chapter. Because at Le Mans, every lap tells a story. And some stories deserve to be written over time.
Le Mans, Chapter 10 begins now.
