Honda Poised to Enter 24 Hours of Le Mans as Soon as 2027

The automaker is reportedly nearing a deal to field its Acura ARX-06 prototype in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:07pm

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According to multiple reports, Honda is on the verge of approving a program that would send its Acura ARX-06 prototype to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship starting in 2027. The deal is expected to feature Inter Europol Competition, a major player in European LMP2 racing, as a service provider in a role similar to Meyer Shank Racing's involvement in IMSA.

Why it matters

Honda's potential entry into the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race would mark a significant milestone for the automaker's motorsports program. It would also expand the field of manufacturers competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship, which has seen several new additions in recent years as automakers look to showcase their high-performance technology on the global stage.

The details

The ARX-06 prototype currently competes in IMSA's top class, where it has been a championship and major race winner for Acura. While Honda has been reluctant to commit to a Le Mans program in the past, the company's global Honda Racing Corporation has now taken over the U.S.-based Honda Performance Development, making the Acura-badged prototype a global Honda product that could potentially race under the Honda name in the FIA WEC.

  • Honda is reportedly nearing a deal to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Acura ARX-06 as soon as 2027.

The players

Honda

A major Japanese automaker that has a long history in motorsports, including success in Formula 1 and the Indy 500.

Acura

Honda's luxury vehicle division, which has been a major contender in IMSA's top prototype class since the return of the ARX program in 2018.

Inter Europol Competition

A major player in European LMP2 racing that is expected to serve as a service provider for Honda's potential FIA WEC program, similar to Meyer Shank Racing's role in IMSA.

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What’s next

If the deal is finalized, Honda would need to secure a second full-time entry in the FIA World Endurance Championship in order to be eligible to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans starting in 2027.

The takeaway

Honda's potential entry into the 24 Hours of Le Mans and FIA World Endurance Championship would be a significant boost for global motorsports, adding a new manufacturer to the prestigious endurance racing series and expanding the field of high-performance technology on display at one of the world's most iconic racing events.