24h Le Mans
After receiving a flood of applications from all over France for the upcoming third Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour, the world's best-selling miniature cars marque has announced the contest's three finalists. The final will be held on Saturday 14 June at 18:00 during the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans.
After considering a creative and bold array of vehicles, the French jury – composed of members of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, Etienne Moustache (content creator and ambassador for the third year) and MATTEL teams – met for deliberations. Three exceptional cars will be showcased during the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The jury will convene again for the final on Saturday 14 June. For this important decision, Hot Wheels™ designer Craig Calum will offer his expertise in selecting the French finalist. This year as always, the public will have a say in choosing its favourite vehicle! The big winner of the Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour France will be named on Saturday 14 June at 18:00 by the members of the French jury and ambassador Étienne Moustache!
With its unlikely look and muscle car roar, Henri Valat's "Deuch V8" certainly makes an impression. Born from the fertile imagination of one special enthusiast, this unique model boldly combines a 2CV body with a Buick V8 engine, mounted on a custom-designed chassis. The culmination of a project launched in 1982, this custom creation with a resolutely Hot Wheels™ style has been fully restored by hand by Valat. At 65 years old, he proved that passion for automobiles knows no age limits. A finalist in the 2025 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour France, his supercharged 2CV was gunning for a spot in the top 3 to be invited to the legendary Le Mans circuit and hopefully to become a Hot Wheels™ miniature in its own right.
A diehard fan of Japanese cars, Sébastien (age 37) transformed his Honda S2000 into a one-of-a-kind model, as radical as it is elegant. Acquired in 2019, this Japanese sports car has undergone several modifications, including a rare carbon body kit installed by only two other enthusiasts in all of Europe. For the interior, bucket seats, harnesses and a roll bar are testaments to Sébastien's attention to detail. Selected among three French finalists, he dreams of his model becoming a 1:64 scale miniature.
A longtime fan of mechanics and Japanese culture, Mickaël Lahais has brought a true legend of the 1990s back to life: the Nissan S14. With its sharp look and 200 hp turbo engine, this iconic drift model has always thrilled the public. But in Lahais' hands, the S14 has become much more than a car. It is now a singular model meticulously modified to reflect his vision of tuning on a scale of 1. Every detail reflects Lahais' high standards, from the sleek lines to the car's performance level, while respecting its original spirit. As a finalist in the Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour France, he hopes to see his car reach a new level: becoming a Hot Wheels™ miniature.
From 10-14 June, Hot Wheels™ is inviting the public to the Family Fan Zone to experience highlights and discover the three finalists in the 2025 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour!
Throughout the week, fans can explore a Hot Wheels™ pop-up store and come to vote for their favourite finalist. A new feature this year are the Hot Wheels™ with Logitech G racing simulators for an even more adrenaline-fueled experience. On Saturday 14 June (the day of the final), the public is welcome to meet the French contest ambassador, Etienne Moustache, during an autograph sessions starting at 11:00! At 18:00, the big winner of the third edition of the Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour France will be revealed, alongside the members of the French Jury and its ambassador.
