Albert Costa: a Conquistador in America

He stands out as an anomaly in the recent history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Winner of the LMP2 race in 2023, in his only appearance, the Spanish driver hasn't reappeared on the Sarthe grid since. The Spaniard still races in IMSA with Conquest Racing, but hasn't given up hope of returning to competition in Europe. We caught up with him at the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Published 07/02/2026 à 12:00

Valentin GLO

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Albert Costa: a Conquistador in America

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One participation, one victory. While some drivers spend their entire lives chasing a win at the twice-around-the-clock race at Le Mans, Albert Costa can boast of having won it on his first appearance… and his only one, because the 35-year-old Spaniard never returned to the track. 24 Hours of Le MansAt least, as a pilot. That of

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Valentin GLO

Journalist. Endurance reporter (WEC, IMSA, ELMS, ALMS) and sometimes F1 or IndyCar.

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