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Competition: Oreca's unflinching eye for challenges since its inception

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Since its creation, competition has been in ORECA’s DNA. To go after performance and aim for results: two core values the company has cultivated since its first involvement in competition.

Competition has been at the heart of ORECA since its inception. Hugues de Chaunac’s passion for sporting challenges has consistently compelled the company to push its limits and take on challenges on all possible playing fields, with one singular goal: to win. Winning is what drives the men and women at ORECA to give their all.

From touring cars to GT, from single-seaters to prototypes, from circuit to rally-raid, ORECA has cultivated multidisciplinary experience through development team expertise at the highest level of excellence.

To develop all the core competencies of a team (development on the track, set-up, racing strategy, team operation, etc.), the ORECA Team is a major player in competition itself and on behalf of constructors with whom it serves as a global partner in their official programs.

On the cusp of half a century of involvement in motorsports, ORECA enhances its know-how daily through new projects and new collaborations. ORECA enjoys tremendous business momentum combined with a long-term presence in the motorsports industry.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

Since 1973, the year of its creation, ORECA has amassed experience in motorsports to form “all terrain” expertise and an exceptional history. It is an extraordinary journey which gives the company its strength as well as its heart.

SPORTING PROGRAM

Launched at the end of 2011 when TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH officially confirmed its return to the world endurance stage, most notably the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the TMG Le Mans Project relies on a solid partnership with ORECA.

Since its first appearance at Le Mans in 1977, ORECA has gained invaluable experience in endurance, benefitting the Japanese manufacturer since the beginning of this program by way of operational support.

A delegation of ORECA mechanics and engineers is just as effective in a race setting as in TOYOTA Motorsport’s workshops in Cologne.

Since 2012, TOYOTA Racing has scored no less than 15 wins, and earned the FIA WEC world title in 2014 over Audi and Porsche, a first for a Japanese manufacturer.

In 2020, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the third consecutive time. Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Brendon Hartley take on the legendary event in the #8 Toyota TS050 HYBRID. Providing operational support to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, the Groupe ORECA is proud to share this win with the entire team. This victory is a just reward for all of its dedication and hard work.

RECORDS

Through its various campaigns carried out in France and across the globe for more than 40 years, ORECA has accumulated approximately 50 titles and several hundred wins, a veritable avalanche of trophies that has in large part contributed to its international reputation.

Trophy Room
Trophy Room
- More than 50 national and international titles.
- More than 350 victories in competition.
- 25 participations in the 24 Hours of Le Mans (58 cars entered).
- Only French team to win the 12 Hours of Sebring with a French car and three French drivers.
- Only French team overall winner of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona
2020
2020
- Winners of the 4 Hours of Silverstone FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Mike Conway – Kamui Kobayashi – José Maria Lopez (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Fuji FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Brendon Hartley – Kazuki Nakajima (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 4 Hours of Shanghai FIA WEC with Rebellion Racing – Gustavo Menezes – Norman Nato – Bruno Senna (Rebellion R-13)
- Winners of the 8 Hours of Bahrain FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Mike Conway – Kamui Kobayashi – José Maria Lopez (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Austin FIA WEC with Rebellion Racing – Gustavo Menezes – Norman Nato – Bruno Senna (Rebellion R-13)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Mike Conway – Kamui Kobayashi – José Maria Lopez (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 24 Heures of Le Mans FIA WEC – Sébastien Buemi – Brendon Hartley – Kazuki Nakajima (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 8 Hours of Bahrain FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Mike Conway – Kamui Kobayashi – José Maria Lopez (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
2019
2019
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Kazuki Nakajima – Fernando Alonso (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 24 Heures du Mans FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Kazuki Nakajima – Fernando Alonso (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Silverstone FIA WEC with Rebellion Racing – Thomas Laurent – Gustavo Menezes – Mathias Beche (Rebellion R-13)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Fuji FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Mike Conway – Kamui Kobayashi – José María López (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Shanghaï FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Mike Conway – Kamui Kobayashi – José María López (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 1000 Miles of Sebring FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Kazuki Nakajima – Fernando Alonso (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Kazuki Nakajima – Fernando Alonso (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Kazuki Nakajima – Fernando Alonso (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
2018
2018
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Silverstone FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Anthony Davidson – Kazuki Nakajima (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Anthony Davidson – Kazuki Nakajima (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Fuji FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Anthony Davidson – Kazuki Nakajima (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Shanghai FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Anthony Davidson – Kazuki Nakajima (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Winners of the 6 Hours of Bahrain FIA WEC with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi – Anthony Davidson – Kazuki Nakajima (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
2017
2017
- 6 Hours of Silverstone FIA WEC Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing– Sébastien Buemi/Kazuki Nakajima/Anthony Davidson/ (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps FIA WEC Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi/Kazuki Nakajima/Anthony Davidson/ (Toyota Gazoo Racing – Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- 2^nd LM P1 24 Hours of Le Mans with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi/Kazuki Nakajima/Anthony Davidson (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
- Pole position and new lap record (current track layout) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 3’14.791 – Kamui Kobayashi (Toyota Gazoo Racing – Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
2016
2016
- Rally of Pologne WRC2 Winner with Teemu Suninen/Mikko Markulla (Skoda Fabia R5)
- Rally Italia Sardegna WRC2 Winner with Teemu Suninen/Mikko Markulla (Skoda Fabia R5)
- 6 Hours of Fuji FIA WEC Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Mike Conway/Stéphane Sarrazin/Kamui Kobayashi (Toyota TS050 Hybrid)
2015
2015
- Rally Italia Sardegna Winner WRC3 Teemu Suninen/Mikko Markulla (DS3 R3 Max)
2014
2014
- 6 Hours of Silverstone Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi/Anthony Davidson/Nicolas Lapierre (Toyota TS040 Hybrid)
- 6 Hours of Spa Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi/Anthony Davidson/Nicolas Lapierre (Toyota TS040 Hybrid)
- 6 Hours of Fuji Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Anthony Davidson/Sébastien Buemi (Toyota TS040 Hybrid)
- 6 Hours of Shanghai Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Anthony Davidson/Sébastien Buemi (Toyota TS040 Hybrid)
- 6 Hours of Bahreïn Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing- Alexander Wurz/Stéphane Sarrazin/Mike Conway (Toyota TS040 Hybrid)
2013
2013
- 6 Hours of Fuji Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Alex Wurz/Nicolas Lapierre/Kazuki Nakajima (Toyota TS030 Hybrid)
- 6 Hours of Bahrain Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Sébastien Buemi/Anthony Davidson/Stéphane Sarrazin (Toyota TS030 Hybrid)
2012
2012
- 6 Hours of Sao Paulo Overall Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Alex Wurz/Nicolas Lapierre (Toyota TS030 Hybrid)
- 6 Hours of Fuji Overall Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Alex Wurz/Nicolas Lapierre/Kazuki Nakajima (Toyota TS030 Hybrid)
- 6 Hours of ShanghaiOverall Winner with Toyota Gazoo Racing – Alex Wurz/Nicolas Lapierre (Toyota TS030 Hybrid)
- Trophée Andros Manufacturer Winner – Skoda (2 wins)
2011
2011
- 12 Hours of Sebring Overall Winner – Nicolas Lapierre/Loic Duval/Olivier Panis (Peugeot 908 HDi FAP)
2010
2010
- Le Mans Series LMP1 Drivers Champion – Stéphane Sarrazin (Peugeot 908 HDi FAP)
- Le Mans Series LMP1 Teams Champion (Peugeot 908 HDi FAP)
- 1000km of Portimao Winner – Olivier Panis/Nicolas Lapierre/Stéphane Sarrazin (Peugeot 908 HDi FAP)
- Fastest race lap 24 Hours of Le Mans (Peugeot 908 HDi FAP)
2009
2009
- 1000km of Silverstone Winner – Olivier Panis/Nicolas Lapierre (Oreca 01)
2008
2008
- World Touring Car Drivers Champion WTCC – Yvan Muller (Seat)
2007
2007
- Le Mans Series LM GT1 Champion – Soheil Ayari/Stéphane Ortelli (Saleen S7R) (4 wins)
- French GT Champion – Soheil Ayari/Raymond Narac (Saleen S7R) (10 wins)
2006
2006
- French GT Champion – Soheil Ayari/BrunoHernandez (Saleen S7R) (8 wins)
2005
2005
- 1000km of Silverstone Winner – Stéphane Ortelli/Allan McNish (Audi R8)
2004
2004
- European Rally Champion – Simon Jean-Joseph (Renault Clio)
- Spanish Rally Champion – Alberto Hevia (Renault Clio)
2003
2003
- French Rally Champion – Simon Jean-Joseph (Renault Clio)
- Junior World Rally Champion JWRC – Brice Tirabassi (Renault Clio)
2002
2002
- French Rally Champion Super 1600 – Brice Tirabassi (Citroën Saxo)
- FIA Sportscar Estoril Winner – Olivier Beretta/Nicolas Minassian (Dallara LMP)
2000
2000
- 24 Hours of Daytona Overall Winner – Olivier Beretta/Karl Wendlinger/Dominique Dupuy (Dodge Viper)
- 1st & 2nd LM GTS 24 Hours of Le Mans (Chrysler Viper)
- 1st &2nd &3rd LM GTS 12 Hours of Sebring (Dodge Viper)
- American Le Mans Series LM GTS Teams Champion (Dodge Viper)
1999
1999
- 1st &2nd LM GTS 24 Hours of Le Mans (Chrysler Viper)
- American Le Mans Series LM GTS Teams Champion (Dodge Viper)
- FIA GT Teams Champion (Chrysler Viper)
1998
1998
- 1st &2nd GT2 24 Hours of Le Mans (Chrysler Viper)
- FIA GT GT2 Teams Champion (Chrysler Viper)
1997
1997
- FIA GT GT2 Teams Champion (Chrysler Viper)
- Trophée Andros Drivers Winner – Yvan Muller (BMW 318 ti Compact & Z3)
- Trophée Andros Manufacturers Winner – BMW
1996
1996
- Trophée Andros Drivers Winner – Yvan Muller (BMW 318 ti)
- Trophée Andros Manufacturers Winner – BMW
1995
1995
- Supertourism French Champion – Yvan Muller (BMW 318 ti)
- Supertourism French Champion B – Stéphane Ortelli (BMW 318 ti)
1992
1992
- Spanish Rally-Raid Champion – Salvador Servia (Lada Samara T3)
1991
1991
- 24 Hours of Le Mans Overall Winner (Mazdaspeed – Mazda 787)
1990
1990
- Pharaons Rally Overall Winner (Lada Samara T3)
1989
1989
- French F3 Champion – Jean-Marc Gounon (Reynard-Alfa Romeo)
- French Rallycross Champion – Philippe Wambergue (Peugeot 205 T16)
1988
1988
- French F3 Champion – Erik Comas (Dallara-Alfa Romeo)
- French Rallycross Champion – Guy Fréquelin (Peugeot 205 T16)
1987
1987
- F3 Champion – Jean Alesi (Martini-Alfa Romeo & Dallara-Alfa Romeo)
1986
1986
- French F3 Champion – Yannick Dalmas (Martini-Volkswagen)
- Monaco F3 Grand Prix Winner – Yannick Dalmas (Martini-Volkswagen)
1985
1985
- French F3 Champion – Pierre-Henri Raphanel (Martini-Alfa Romeo)
- Monaco F3 Grand Prix Winner – Pierre-Henri Raphanel (Martini-Alfa Romeo)
- German Rally Champion – Kalle Grundel (Peugeot 205 T16)
1984
1984
- French F3 Champion – Olivier Grouillard (Martini-Alfa Romeo)
- French F.Renault Champion – Yannick Dalmas (Martini)
1983
1983
- French F3 Champion – Michel Ferté (Martini-Alfa Romeo)
- Monaco F3 Grand Prix Winner – Michel Ferté (Martini-Alfa Romeo)
1982
1982
- Monaco F3 Grand Prix Winner – Alain Ferté (Martini-Alfa Romeo)
1981
1981
- Monaco F3 Grand Prix Winner F3 – Alain Ferté (Martini-Alfa Romeo)
1979
1979
- French F3 Champion – Alain Prost (Martini-Renault)
- European F3 Champion – Alain Prost (Martini-Renault)
- Monaco F3 Grand Prix Winner – Alain Prost (Martini-Renault)
1977
1977
- European F2 Champion – René Arnoux (Martini-Renault)
- Monaco F3 Grand Prix Winner – Didier Pironi (Martini-Toyota)
1975
1975
- European F2 Champion – Jacques Laffite (Martini-BMW)
1973
1973
- French Formula 3 Championship Winner with Jacques Laffite (Martini MK12)