The Oreca 07 has been the benchmark LMP2 chassis since its homologation in 2017, combining a purpose-built carbon tub with the spec Gibson GK428 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8. At the 92nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 15–16 June 2024, Team Duqueine entered the No. 30 example in the FIA WEC LMP2 category, fielding a trio whose nationalities spanned three continents. Spark Model has documented the car in its 1:43 resin racing series.
The Oreca 07 Gibson: LMP2's Dominant Platform
Designed and built by Oreca, the 07 chassis debuted in 2017 and quickly became the car of choice across WEC, ELMS and IMSA LMP2 grids worldwide. Its Gibson GK428 V8 — a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated unit producing approximately 600 bhp — is mandated for the class, ensuring competitive parity. Few chassis in modern endurance racing have achieved the same longevity or breadth of adoption.
Team Duqueine and the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours
Team Duqueine is a French motorsport outfit with a consistent presence in LMP2 competition. At the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours — the 92nd edition of the Circuit de la Sarthe classic — the team ran the No. 30 Oreca 07 Gibson with a genuinely international driver line-up: Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer (France), James Allen (Australia) and John Falb (USA). Falb, in particular, is a recognisable name in North American endurance circles, lending the car transatlantic collector appeal. The event took place on 15–16 June 2024 and featured a deep LMP2 grid.
Spark Model in 1:43: Resin Built for Race Detail
Spark Model is the reference producer for 1:43 resin racing replicas, covering WEC, Formula 1 and endurance grids with consistent accuracy. The No. 30 Team Duqueine entry is rendered in resin, the material that allows fine surface detail — bodywork graphics, LMP2 aerodynamic elements and livery markings — at this compact scale. Spark's annual Le Mans grid releases have become a collecting institution in their own right, and the 2024 series documents one of the most competitive LMP2 fields in recent memory.
In the Display Cabinet
The No. 30 Team Duqueine Oreca 07 Gibson makes a striking centrepiece in any display, its livery and LMP2 aerodynamic details rendered with the precision Spark Model's 1:43 resin series is known for. The international driver line-up and the historic Circuit de la Sarthe setting give this model a strong presence on any shelf.
Frequently asked questions
What car does this model represent?
The No. 30 Oreca 07 Gibson entered by Team Duqueine in the LMP2 class at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer, James Allen and John Falb.
Who makes this 1:43 scale model?
Spark Model, the specialist producer of 1:43 resin racing replicas covering WEC, Le Mans and major global motorsport series.
What engine does the Oreca 07 Gibson use?
The Gibson GK428, a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 producing approximately 600 bhp, which is the mandated spec engine for the LMP2 class in WEC and at Le Mans.
Who were the three drivers of the No. 30 Team Duqueine car at Le Mans 2024?
Jean-Baptiste Simmenauer (France), James Allen (Australia) and John Falb (USA).
