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Berry using AI to prepare for 'iconic' 24 Hours of Le Mans

Australian driver Martin Berry is using an AI personal trainer and simulator time to prepare for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of motorsport's most iconic endurance races. Berry is one of four Australians competing in the event, which features 62 cars and 186 drivers across three categories at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jun 10–13, 2026 Published Aug 15

Lead

Australian driver Martin Berry is preparing for the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the help of an artificial intelligence personal trainer and hours in a simulator, as he takes on one of motorsport's most famous endurance races. Berry is one of four Australians competing in this year's event, which begins on Sunday at midnight AEST in France, according to ABC Australia.

The race, described as "iconic" by Berry, requires drivers to be in top physical and mental condition to simply finish, let alone compete for victory. Berry, who drives for Iron Lynx in the number 61 car in the LMGT3 category, told ABC Sport that the AI-driven training program has been central to his preparation.

Coverage Comparison

ABC Australia's reporting highlights the challenges and preparation required for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, focusing on the Australian contingent competing in the race. Coverage of Berry emphasizes his use of an AI personal trainer and his experience in the endurance classic, while also detailing the broader context of the event, including the 62 cars and 186 drivers set to compete.

A separate ABC Australia report profiles fellow Australian Yasser Shahin, who enters the race as a championship leader in the LMGT3 class with his team, The Bend Manthey. The report notes that Shahin's team has placed third in the category in the previous two races of the World Endurance Championship, at Imola and Spa.

Key Claims

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a 24-hour endurance race held at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France, featuring 62 cars and 186 drivers across three categories: Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3.
Martin Berry, a Victorian driver, is competing in the LMGT3 category for Iron Lynx in the number 61 car, which qualified 13th fastest in class and 50th overall.
Berry is using an AI personal trainer as part of his preparation, combining strength work, cardio, and simulator time to build muscle memory and endurance.
Berry is making his second appearance at Le Mans, having competed in the race for the first time last year.
Yasser Shahin, another Australian, drives the number 92 The Bend Manthey car in the LMGT3 class; the team currently leads the LMGT3 Teams championship, and Shahin, along with co-drivers Richard Lietz and Riccardo Pera, leads the Drivers championship.
Shahin's team has finished third in the LMGT3 category in the opening two races of the World Endurance Championship season.
Four Australians are competing in the race: Berry, Shahin, Jack Doohan, and James Allen. Doohan drives the number 24 Nielsen Racing car in LMP2, which qualified third in class, while Allen is part of the number 99 AO by TF entry, starting eighth.

Perspectives

Martin Berry (Driver)

Berry emphasizes the importance of physical and mental preparation, explaining that the AI trainer mixes strength and cardio work with simulator sessions to help him drive at peak performance over 24 hours with little rest.

Yasser Shahin (Driver)

Shahin, who comes into the race as a championship leader, expressed confidence in his team's competitiveness and reliability, acknowledging that Le Mans is ready to challenge any team despite their strong form.

The race is the 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and serves as round three of the World Endurance Championship for the Hypercar and LMGT3 categories. The LMP2 category is organized by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, which runs the event. Shahin, a Palestinian Australian driver, and Berry are among the four Australians competing, with the top-tier Hypercar category also featuring international entries.

How this outlet told it

ABC Australia as of Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

Framing: Australian drivers competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans — Informative and neutral

Facts Included:

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a 24-hour endurance race
The race will be held at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France
There are 62 cars and 186 drivers competing in the race
Yasser Shahin is an Australian driver competing in the LMGT3 category
Shahin's team, The Bend Manthey, is currently leading the LMGT3 Teams championship
The team has placed third in the LMGT3 category in the previous two races
The 24 Hours of Le Mans has three categories: Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3
Four Australians are competing in the race: Yasser Shahin, Martin Berry, Jack Doohan, and James Allen

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ABC Australia as of Jun 13, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC

Framing: Australian driver Martin Berry prepares for the 24 Hours of Le Mans — Informative and neutral

Facts Included:

Martin Berry is an Australian driver competing in the LMGT3 category
Berry is using an AI personal trainer to prepare for the race
The number 61 car qualified 13th fastest in the LMGT3 class
Berry has competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans before
The race requires drivers to be in good physical and mental condition
There are four Australians competing in the race

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe 24 Hours of Le Mans is a 24-hour endurance race.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe race will be held at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
ClaimThere are 62 cars and 186 drivers competing in the race.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
ClaimYasser Shahin is an Australian driver competing in the LMGT3 category.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
ClaimShahin's team, The Bend Manthey, is currently leading the LMGT3 Teams championship.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe team has placed third in the LMGT3 category in the previous two races.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe 24 Hours of Le Mans has three categories: Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
ClaimFour Australians are competing in the race: Yasser Shahin, Martin Berry, Jack Doohan, and James Allen.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
ClaimMartin Berry is using an AI personal trainer to prepare for the race.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Jun 13, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC
ClaimThe number 61 car qualified 13th fastest in the LMGT3 class.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Jun 13, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: ABC Australia 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15