Endurance
Published on June 5, 2025
Mastering the power of mechanics to challenge the laws of time. Having full control of risk to determine the ideal trajectory. And holding on until victory is achieved. Rolex is a leading partner of legendary endurance championships, the most iconic events and the most illustrious names in motorsport.
24 Hours of Le Mans: the oldest endurance race
The 24 Hours of Le Mans celebrates a motorsport tradition linked to endurance and excellence. When night falls on the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe, the race pushes the skill and resilience of every driver to the limit. The first edition, in 1923, saw thirty-three crews, each composed of two drivers. Today, the three drivers of each of the more than sixty competing cars vie for the title: an extraordinary opportunity for many of the greatest manufacturers and private teams to showcase their technological know-how. Since 2001, as Exclusive Partner and Official Timepiece of this thrilling challenge, Rolex celebrates the commitment with which drivers push beyond their limits to try to cross the finish line first.
Rolex 24 At DAYTONA: an epic race on a legendary circuit
On the 5.73 kilometres of the Daytona International Speedway in Florida, the greatest endurance drivers and teams compete in a 24-hour race. Only the boldest temperaments and the best mechanical and technical performances can prevail. The standings are based on the distance covered in the allotted time. Rolex has been Title Sponsor and Official Timepiece of the event since 1992.
12 Hours of Sebring: real-world testing
Created in the United States in 1952, the 12 Hours of Sebring is known as one of the most demanding endurance races in the world. With its uneven and rough surface, the Sebring International Raceway is a true test of reliability for cars – it is no coincidence that many competitors in the 24 Hours of Le Mans come to this circuit in March to test the mechanical power of their cars. Rolex is the Official Timepiece of this competition.
The brand awards a Cosmograph Daytona to the winners of each of these three iconic events which, together, form the "Triple Crown" of endurance racing.
Reliability over time
Rolex has partnerships with the most important organisations in the world of endurance racing. Since 2001, the brand has supported the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), which organises the 24 Hours of Le Mans and oversees the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the leading international sports car championship.
The mechanics of progress
Doing better with less. The pursuit of energy efficiency that simultaneously allows for even higher performance: this is the dual challenge, sporting and environmental, that teams and manufacturers face. Rolex, which has always put its commitment at the service of the dynamics of progress, supports motorsport in this profound transformation.
Rolex Testimonee
Tom Kristensen
"Mister Le Mans"
With nine victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Tom Kristensen, a Rolex Testimonee since 2010, is the most decorated champion in the history of this race. After triumphing on his debut in the competition in 1997, from 2000 to 2005 he established himself as the undisputed winner of the race, which he would also win in 2008 and 2013. In 18 participations, Kristensen has stood on the podium 15 times. His record also includes the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) title in 2013 and six victories at the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Rolex Testimonee
Jamie Chadwick
The driver of the future
Jamie Chadwick was not yet 16 when she won the 24 Hours of Silverstone in 2015. The first woman to win the British GT Championship and three-time winner of the W Series, the women's Formula 3 championship, Chadwick embodies the future of motorsport. In 2025, the British driver, a Rolex Testimonee since 2022, achieved new victories in her debut season at the European Le Mans Series.
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