ROLEX TESTIMONEES SET TO MAKE THEIR MARK ON PRESTIGIOUS 24 HOURS OF LE MANS

Geneva, 4 June 2025 – Rolex Testimonees Jenson Button and Jamie Chadwick are set to write a new chapter in their motor sport journeys when they compete in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, the pinnacle of endurance racing. As they line up at 4.00 p.m. local time on Saturday 14 June, another member of the Rolex family, tennis great and 20-time Grand Slam® champion Roger Federer will play an important role, waving the French Tricolore flag to start the 93rd edition of this prestigious contest.

As the Official Timepiece and Exclusive Major Partner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 2001, Rolex recognizes the endeavour and sacrifice it takes to cross the finish line – a journey defined by determination and the pursuit of the extraordinary. This philosophy extends across all of the brand’s associations in the sporting world, with the Swiss watchmaker having supported leading tennis tournaments for close to half a century and endurance racing for six decades.

ROLEX TESTIMONEE JAMIE CHADWICK WILL MAKE HER DEBUT AT THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS 2025 - Open lightbox

Since the 1960s, Rolex has partnered leading drivers and shared some of their most legendary moments and successes in endurance racing. Making her 24 Hours of Le Mans debut in the highly competitive LMP2 category with IDEC Sport, Chadwick will compete at the event as part of her inaugural season in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS). Chadwick enters the twice-around-the clock contest in exceptional form, having secured overall victory in the 4 Hours of Le Castellet in May. This triumph follows her historic win on her ELMS debut in Barcelona during the season-opener in April, where she became the first woman to win an LMP2 race. As anticipation builds for the race next week, Chadwick says:

“Every racing driver dreams of competing at Le Mans, and now that dream is becoming my reality. I have thrown myself into understanding every detail – from mastering the technical nuances of the car to fully syncing with the team. To be racing at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe, where so much motor sport history has been written, is very exciting.”

ROLEX TESTIMONEE JENSON BUTTON DRIVING THE #38 CADILLAC HERTZ TEAM JOTA - Open lightbox

Her fellow Rolex Testimonee Button returns to the event for a fourth time, competing in the Hypercar category with Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA in his second full season in the FIA World Endurance Championship, which Rolex has served as Official Timepiece since 2016. Reflecting on Rolex's long-standing affiliation with motor sport and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Chadwick adds:

“Rolex has been so closely linked with motor sport for nearly a century, and its enduring presence at Le Mans reflects the brand’s deep respect for tradition and excellence. Being part of the Rolex family is a true honour. It has given me the opportunity to learn from legends like Tom Kristensen and Jenson Button, who have both achieved so much and know what it means to compete at this iconic race.”

ROLEX TESTIMONEE TOM KRISTENSEN - Open lightbox

Rolex Testimonee Tom Kristensen is one of the greatest endurance racing drivers of all time, with a record nine victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Sharing his passion for this unforgettable race, Kristensen says:

“Winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of the greatest accomplishments in motor sport. Success demands more than just speed – it comes from trust, respect, and building an environment where every team member feels empowered to make decisions with absolute confidence. To stand on the top step of the podium is unforgettable – and receiving a specially engraved Rolex makes the achievement even more personal.”

ENGRAVED OYSTER PERPETUAL COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA PRESENTED TO THE WINNER OF THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS 2025 - Open lightbox

In recognition of the skill and resilience displayed in the quest for victory, this year’s winning drivers will be awarded an Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, one of the most revered accolades in motor sport.

Having orchestrated more than a century of crowning moments, the 24 Hours of Le Mans remains an emotional test of grit and determination, where leading manufacturers and teams chase glory while driving innovation within the automotive sector. Long known as a proving ground for cutting-edge technology and for breaking boundaries, the race continues to shape the future and create legacies for the next generation.

NIGHT ACTION IN THE PIT LANE DURING THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS IN 2024 - Open lightbox

ROLEX AND MOTOR SPORT

Rolex celebrates human achievement, recognizing the journey marked by milestones and emotions that culminates in defining moments – determined by a path followed, not just a trophy. Since then, Rolex’s support has grown, extending to the sport’s most esteemed figures, revered endurance championships and leading events. This relationship encompasses the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and the contests that together form the Triple Crown of Endurance Racing – the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, the Twelve Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For almost three decades, Rolex has also supported classic automotive events steeped in elegance, beauty and tradition, including the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and the Goodwood Revival. Rolex welcomed motor sport legend Sir Jackie Stewart into its family of Testimonees in 1968 and he has since been joined by fellow high achievers, namely: Tom Kristensen, the record nine-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner; Mark Webber, the 2015 FIA World Endurance Champion and multiple Grand Prix™ winner and Jenson Button, the 2009 FIA Formula 1® Drivers’ World Champion who is currently competing in endurance racing; and Jamie Chadwick, a pioneer for women in motor sport who this year is contesting the European Le Mans Series.

ROLEX TESTIMONEES SET TO MAKE THEIR MARK ON PRESTIGIOUS 24 HOURS OF LE MANS

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