End of an Era as Le Mans’ Dunlop Bridge Is Set for Rebrand

Dunlop Bridge No More: Goodyear Rebrand For 2026

Dunlop Bridge No More: Goodyear Rebrand For 2026

Le Mans Dunlop Bridge set for rebrand

Soon to be modernised, the iconic Dunlop Bridge at the Circuit de la Sarthe will get a new name, ending a century-long chapter in endurance racing

End of an era as Le Mans’ Dunlop Bridge is set for rebrand

A piece of history is about to become part of the past, with the iconic Dunlop Bridge at Circuit de la Sarthe set for a name change.A visual symbol of the world's greatest endurance race, the Dunlop Bridge has long been a meeting point whose name resonates with everyone at the Le Mans 24 Hours.Located at the top of the chicane of the same name (whose identity may also evolve), it has ...Keep reading

Iconic Dunlop branding to disappear from Le Mans bridge

There are few physical structures in motorsport more immediately recognisable than the Dunlop Bridge at Le Mans. The arch, perched atop the hill, has framed generations of race starts and sunrises. Since 1923, it has been a constant presence: relocated, rebuilt and repainted, yet symbolically unchanged.But come January 1, 2026, the Dunlop name will vanish from the bridge. A quiet decision, perhaps, but one that carries the weight of a century of…

Dunlop Bridge at Le Mans Set to Be Rebranded to Goodyear

Photo: Charly Lopez/DPPI The Dunlop bridge at Circuit de la Sarthe, which has existed since the first running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923, is set to be rebranded to Goodyear, as a direct consequence of the British tire brand’s acquisition by the Sumitomo Group. As first revealed by French publication Ouest-France, the famous footbridge, which has been synonymously linked to the French endurance classic, will no longer be called Dunlop beg…