Le Mans 2022: Toyota seals historic fifth consecutive victory

Jota Sport celebrates hat-trick of LMP2 wins

Da Costa, Gonzalez, and Albuquerque take overall victory for Toyota Gazoo Racing

Toyota Gazoo Racing has secured a historic fifth consecutive victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the trio of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Jose Maria Lopez taking the overall win in the #7 GR010 Hybrid.

The victory marks Toyota's fifth in a row at La Sarthe, and it is the first time that a manufacturer has won five consecutive races since Porsche in the late 1980s.

Jota Sport also celebrated a hat-trick of LMP2 victories, with the #38 Oreca 07 Gibson of Antonio Felix da Costa, Roberto Gonzalez, and Will Stevens taking the class win.

The race was not without its drama, as the #8 Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa suffered a puncture in the early hours of the morning, which dropped them down the order.

However, the team was able to fight back and eventually finish second overall, ahead of the #9 Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Kazuki Nakajima, Sebastien Buemi, and Brendon Hartley.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the most prestigious races in the world, and Toyota's victory is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication.

Conclusion

The 2022 24 Hours of Le Mans was a race that will be remembered for years to come. Toyota's historic fifth consecutive victory is a testament to the team's dominance in endurance racing, and Jota Sport's hat-trick of LMP2 wins is a remarkable achievement.

The race was full of drama and excitement, and it is sure to be remembered as one of the greatest races in history.