P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There are 19 ex-F1 drivers in the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours entry. Which of them has a shot at winning it?
On Tuesday, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest revealed the final entry list for the 93rd Le Mans 24 Hours, featuring 62 cars and 186 drivers expected to participate. Among them are 13 previous overall winners and 31 rookies, including former F1 drivers like Pascal Wehrlein.
Of the 34 F1 world champions, 22 have competed in Le Mans, with only 5 securing overall victory, such as Graham Hill and Fernando Alonso. The former F1 drivers competing this year have various chances at success, depending on the Balance of Performance in effect.
Outsider contenders include Pascal Wehrlein and Felipe Nasr in the #4 Porsche 963, with Wehrlein making his Le Mans debut and benefiting from experienced teammates. Meanwhile, favorites like Kamui Kobayashi / Nyck de Vries (#7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid) and Sébastien Buemi / Brendon Hartley (#8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid) have strong potential for success at Le Mans. Female drivers are also making strides in the competition.
