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Across the 21 Hypercars, 17 LMP2s and 24 LMGT3s, here is our constantly-updated guide to the cars that have dropped out of contention of the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours
The Le Mans 24 Hours race has evolved, as drivers now prioritize performance over reliability in what is considered a modern ’24-hour sprint.’ Despite this shift, not all cars will reach the finish line due to the challenging nature of the race, varying conditions, complex cars, and traffic navigation difficulties.
In the 2025 edition, out of the 21 Hypercars, 17 LMP2s, and 24 LMGT3s participating, there have been several cars that have either retired or encountered significant race-ending issues. One such example is the #73 Proton Ford Mustang driven by Stefano Gattuso, Giammarco Levorato, and Dennis Olsen, which suffered a hard impact with the barriers at Tertre Rouge, causing severe damage to the vehicle.
The incident occurred when the left rear of the car came off under unclear circumstances, further exacerbating the situation for the Ford team. This unfortunate event resulted in the #73 Proton Ford Mustang becoming the first retirement of the race, exiting the competition at the beginning of the fourth hour.
