The British driver Mike Conway, known for his outstanding performances in sportscar and his exceptional career at Le Mans, has announced his retirement at the end of the 2026 season of the World Endurance Championship (WEC).
Conway, who has secured two victories at Le Mans, two world titles in LMP1/Hypercar, and four wins in IndyCar, closes a career that has left a significant mark in the motorsport world. The announcement took place before the penultimate race of the season to be held in Barcelona on October 18.
After his second victory at Le Mans this year, Conway decided it was time to take a step back. Although Toyota has not named his replacement, rumors suggest that Kevin Estre will take his place next year as part of a loan agreement with Porsche.
In reflecting on his career, Conway expressed deep gratitude for all the support received over the years and highlighted how the exciting journey of starting in karting with his father at the age of eight marked the beginning of a career full of milestones. ‘It has been an incredible journey, of which I wouldn’t change anything. I am immensely proud of the career I have had,’ he commented.
Conway began in European single-seaters, and after achieving titles in Formula Renault UK and British F3, he made a transition to the United States in 2009. Since then, he has been a reliable member of Toyota’s prototype program, contributing to its consolidation in the WEC landscape.
With only two races left to run, Conway, Nyck de Vries, and Kamui Kobayashi currently sit in second place in the standings, just 10 points behind their teammate. The new chapter of his life, away from the tracks, will begin soon, leaving behind an impressive legacy in the motorsport world.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
