Godechot Pauliet World of Rolex 24 hours of Le Mans

Pushing the limits
Until the last second

Harness the power of mechanics to defy the laws of time. Master risk to find the ideal trajectory. And hold on until victory. Rolex is a major partner of legendary endurance championships, the most iconic events, and the most remarkable personalities in motorsport.


Published on 06/16/2025

The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the oldest endurance race

Since 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has celebrated endurance and excellence in motorsports. When night falls on the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe, the race becomes a real challenge for the participants.
The first edition brought together thirty-three teams of two drivers. Today, more than sixty cars, divided into three categories, are driven by three drivers in relays. It's an opportunity for the greatest manufacturers and private teams to reveal the full extent of their expertise. And for the victorious drivers to see their efforts crowned with success. Since 2001, Rolex has been the Exclusive Major Partner and Official Watch of this competition.

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Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, legendary circuit for epic racing

At 5.73 kilometers (3.56 miles) long, the Daytona International Speedway in Florida sees the best drivers and teams in endurance racing compete for 24 hours. Winning the race requires an iron temperament and exceptional mechanics. The ranking is based on the distance covered at the end of the allotted time. Rolex has been the Title Sponsor and Official Watch of the event since 1992.

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The 12 Hours of Sebring, proof by the test

Created in 1952 in the United States, the 12 Hours of Sebring has a reputation as one of the toughest endurance races in the world. With its bumpy surface and irregularities, the Sebring International Raceway is a true indicator of the reliability of cars. It is here, in March, that many competitors in the 24 Hours of Le Mans come to test the mechanical resistance of their machines. Rolex is the Official Watch of the competition.

The brand awards a Cosmograph Daytona to the winners of each of these three iconic events, which together constitute the "triple crown of endurance."

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Long-term reliability

Rolex maintains partnerships with the most important bodies in endurance racing. Since 2001, the brand has supported the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), which organizes the 24 Hours of Le Mans and oversees the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the largest international sports car competition series of which Rolex is also the Official Watch.

The mechanics of progress

Doing better with less. This is the dual challenge, both sporting and environmental, that teams and manufacturers are taking on today. The challenge is energy efficiency, pushing the boundaries of performance even further. Always committed to the drive for progress, Rolex is supporting motorsports through this profound transformation.

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Tom Kristensen, Mr. Le Mans

A Rolex Testimonee since 2010, Tom Kristensen is, with nine victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the most successful driver in the history of the race. He won in 1997 at his first participation and then reigned supreme at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 2000 to 2005. He won the race again in 2008 and 2013. In 18 participations, he thus achieved 15 podium finishes. His record also includes an FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) title in 2013 and six victories at the 12 Hours of Sebring.

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Jamie Chadwick, pilot of the future

Jamie Chadwick was not yet 16 years old when she won the 24 Hours of Silverstone in 2015. The first female champion of the British GT Championship and a three-time winner of the women's W Series (Formula 3), Jamie Chadwick embodies the future of motorsport. A Rolex Testimonee since 2022, she scored several victories during her first participation in the European Series Le Mans championship in 2025.

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