June 11, 2026, will remain an important date in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A liquid hydrogen prototype, the Toyota TR LH2 Racing Prototype, completed a demonstration lap on the legendary circuit. This marks a significant milestone in the ACO’s commitment to the energy transition.

Since 2018, with the launch of the MissionH24 program, a collaboration between the ACO and H24Project, the deployment of hydrogen in racing has been one of the priorities of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in its quest for a zero CO2 emissions race.

Many milestones have already been reached: testing of prototypes using gaseous hydrogen, construction of a gaseous hydrogen station, drafting of standards, establishment of safety rules…

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