Mike Conway Announces Retirement from Racing
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Location: FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)
Two-time Le Mans 24 Hours champion Mike Conway has confirmed his retirement from professional racing at the conclusion of the 2026 FIA WEC season. The 43-year-old British driver has been a prominent figure within Toyota’s factory team for the past 12 years, marking a distinguished career before he participates in the remaining two rounds of this year’s championship in Barcelona and Monza.
Career Highlights
Conway’s racing credentials are impressive, featuring significant success across various series. His career includes notable achievements such as:
- WEC: 20 overall wins, 51 podium finishes (overall and class), 2 World Drivers’ Championships, and back-to-back Le Mans victories, including this year’s event.
- Single-Seaters: British F3 champion and Macau GP winner, with experience in GP2 and IndyCar.
- IMSA: Three podium finishes at the Sebring 12 Hours and Petit Le Mans, and two podiums in the Daytona 24 Hours.
Over his career in the WEC, Conway has completed 92 race starts, establishing himself as a key player in both the LMP1 and Hypercar classes, driving the TS040, TS050, GR010, and TR010.
Team and Personal Reflections
Kamui Kobayashi, Conway’s long-time teammate and current team principal, praised his contributions to the team, stating, “It has been a pleasure to race the #7 car with Mike for so many years… He has become a friend to many of us, and we will miss having him in the team.”
Toyota has yet to announce Conway’s replacement for the 2027 season, marking the dawn of a new era for the team.
As Conway prepares for retirement, the motorsport community reflects on a career marked by dedication and extraordinary talent.
