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Le MansDunlop Bridge to Lose Name as Goodyear Branding Takes Over in 2026

The move follows Goodyear’s sale of the Dunlop brand to Sumitomo Rubber Industries, aligning the site’s signage with the tire maker’s current Le Mans programs.

Overview

  • Work to remove Dunlop signage and apply Goodyear blue-and-yellow colors will begin within days, with the name change effective January 1, 2026.
  • The bridge structure stays in place under the new look, according to reports, with organizers planning refurbishment and modernization.
  • The ACO told The Race the Dunlop Chicane’s name remains unchanged, despite earlier reports suggesting potential renaming later on.
  • Goodyear retains a prominent competitive role at Le Mans as sole tire supplier in LMP2 and LMGT3, and it claims 14 overall wins at the race.
  • Organizers say memorabilia from the bridge will go to the 24 Hours Museum, and related facility upgrades include the Goodyear grandstand and Racing Club; elsewhere, Sportscar365 reports Falken liveries at the Nürburgring are set to switch to Dunlop.