Jaguar has confirmed that it will return to the famed Le Mans 24 hours. With a total of seven wins between 1951 and 1990, Jaguar is the single most successful British make in the race’s history. Jaguar will line up on the starting grid on 12th June 2010 with an XKR GT2 run by JaguarRSR. 

 
Gentilozzi, who will drive the JaguarRSR XKR GT2 in the 2010 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) commented: “Spirits will be high around Jaguar’s return to Le Mans but we must remember the incredibly high level of competition - a podium place in our category will not fall into our hands. That said, I can guarantee 100% commitment from JaguarRSR and urge fans of Jaguar to support the team wholeheartedly.”
 
In 1951, the C-type won Le Mans at its first attempt, with a further victory in 1953.  The D-type took Le Mans wins in 1955, 1956 and 1957 while this racing success was followed in 1988 with the Jaguar XJR-9LM, a V12-powered Group C car. Another outright victory would follow in 1990 with the Jaguar XJR-12.