Toyota Claims Historic 6th Overall Victory After 4 Years! 'Reiwa's Muse' Namomi Mashima Stuns in New Racing Suit with Her 9-Head Proportions! Viewers Enraptured by Flashy Suits of Reina Hase & Kotone Kaiga

ABEMA, the 'television of the new future,' delivered the final race of the 3rd round of the 'FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)' — the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans — held from June 13 (Sat) to 14 (Sun), 2026, via a 24-hour completely free live stream, a first in Japan (※1).

In this historic race, Japanese manufacturer Toyota staged a dramatic comeback from a low qualifying position to claim their 6th overall victory in four years, thwarting Ferrari's quest for a 4th consecutive title. During the live broadcast, guests including model and talent 'Reiwa's Muse' Namomi Mashima, popular ring girl Reina Hase, and racing ambassador Kotone Kaiga appeared, showcasing colorful new racing suits and adding glamour to the event.

Toyota Achieves Historic 6th Overall Victory, Halting Ferrari’s 4-Peat

At the Circuit de la Sarthe in France, a dramatic race unfolded, thrilling motorsports fans worldwide. Competing as the Japanese entry, Toyota started from the back of the grid after qualifying 14th (car #7) and 15th (car #8), but delivered an astonishing comeback during the race.

In the final stages, Toyota joined the lead battle, with car #8 briefly taking the top spot in a fiercely contested race. When car #7 moved into first place after 23 hours, the team delivered brilliant teamwork, including a heroic blocking maneuver by car #8 under intense pressure from rivals. Ultimately, car #7, driven by Kamui Kobayashi, took the checkered flag in first place, while car #8 finished third, securing a double podium. This dramatic turnaround allowed Toyota to achieve its 6th overall victory in history and deliver a dramatic ending by stopping Ferrari’s four-peat.

'Reiwa's Muse' Namomi Mashima Stuns in Bold New Suit with 9-Head Proportions, Delights Studio with 'Puff-Puff' Comment

Appearing as a guest during the long live broadcast, Namomi Mashima wore SPARCO’s next-generation racing suit 'INFINITY 5.0,' featuring vibrant graphics achieved through sublimation transfer printing. With her impressive 170cm height and 9-head proportions, she flawlessly styled the bold design featuring red and black accents on a white base, drawing waves of surprised and praising comments from viewers such as '170!?', 'So cute!', and 'So chic!'

Regarding the new suit, which she wore for the first time, Mashima said, 'I expected it to be heavier, but I was surprised by how lightweight it actually is,' commenting on its functionality, and added with a unique expression, 'It feels a bit puff-puff inside, and the fit is really comfortable,' bringing laughter to the studio. Watching the grueling 24-hour race footage, she expressed deep admiration: 'I thought it was so cool. The way the lights reflect, you know.'

'Hakata Beauty' Reina Hase & Racing Ambassador Kotone Kaiga Also Shine in Flashy New Suits, Praised as 'Highly Visual on Screen'

Also appearing as a guest, Reina Hase, a Fukuoka native known as 'Hakata Beauty' and a popular ring girl, arrived wearing a colorful racing suit. A car enthusiast who loves GT racing, Hase praised the comfort, saying, 'I thought the fabric might be sturdier, but it’s actually soft, easy to move in inside the car, and made of a snug, form-fitting material.' Viewers responded enthusiastically with comments like 'So beautiful!', 'Floral pattern!', and 'Super eye-catching!'

Kotone Kaiga, who normally serves as a racing ambassador, revealed this was a long-held dream: 'I’ve always wanted to wear one. Watching drivers at the circuit, I thought I’d love to wear one too.' Kaiga expressed surprise at the suit’s evolution, saying, 'It feels just like regular clothing,' and beamed with joy about the vibrant design: 'It looks absolutely amazing on screen!' and 'This is so photogenic!' The audience reacted strongly to her look, different from typical race queen outfits, with numerous comments such as 'They even have women’s versions!', 'The black side panels make her look slimmer,' and 'So colorful!' creating a major buzz.

The human drama and intense battle from the world’s highest stage are now available for free replay viewing on 'ABEMA.' Experience the thrilling excitement of the '24 Hours of Le Mans,' where extreme speed and endurance are tested, absolutely free on 'ABEMA.'

(※1) Based on internal research (as of May 2026). Among all broadcasts and streams of the '24 Hours of Le Mans' in Japan, including terrestrial, BS, CS, and internet distribution, this is the first instance of a 24-hour continuous free live stream.

ABEMA '2026 FIA World Endurance Championship Round 3: 24 Hours of Le Mans' Broadcast Overview

Broadcast Period: June 13 (Sat) 22:30 – June 15 (Mon) 00:30, 2026

URL① (22:30–04:30): https://abema.tv/channels/motor-sport/slots/DGzv7qwgePUdoD

URL② (04:30–10:30): https://abema.tv/channels/motor-sport/slots/DDjvQMiwL4Humh

URL③ (10:30–16:30): https://abema.tv/channels/motor-sport/slots/DDjvMLHMMZRdMh

URL④ (16:30–00:30): https://abema.tv/channels/motor-sport/slots/ApHVw246E6w223

Commentators: Takao Masuda, Hiroshi Tsujino, Ayumu Tsuji, Hiroyuki Fuse (TV Asahi)

Analysts: Shinnosuke Nakano, Tsugio Matsuda, Akira Iida, Koji Yamashina, Yuichi Nakayama, Mairyu Sato, Takeshi Momota, Kenichi Tanaka

Guests: Maggie (ABEMA Motorsports Ambassador), Mako Hiraoka, Aika Sawaguchi, Nana Aminari (#Mooove!), Reina Hase, Kotone Kaiga, Namomi Mashima

※ Broadcast schedule, content, and format are subject to change without prior notice.

※ For any images used, please credit 【(C) AbemaTV, Inc.】.

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