In Le Mans, 24 hours last ten days!

In Le Mans, 24 hours last ten days!

The 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans starts at 16:00 on Saturday 14 June. The famous race is the fourth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. As we count down the weeks until the big day, now is the time to announce what the Automobile Club de l’Ouest has in store for spectators.

THE FUN BEGINS ON 6 JUNE

The great 24 Hours of Le Mans race week kicks off on Friday 6 June with the traditional Scrutineering procedure which spans two days. Place de la République in Le Mans city centre is the place to be to see drivers and cars at close quarters. The procedure will close with a procession of Hypercars and other racing machines at 15:00 on Saturday 7 June. Tens of thousands of fans are expected to line the route.

Sunday 8 June is Test Day, when teams try their settings and get their bearings. With the Ligier European Series race in the interval between the two free practice sessions, spectators can look forward to an action-packed day. Bonus: access to the grandstands and the support paddock is free to all ticket holders on Test Day (and Practice/Qualifying days)!

TUESDAY IS FAN DAY

On Tuesday 10 June, the action is beside rather than on the track. Fans can meet their idols during the pit lane autograph session, admire the teamwork in the Pit Stop Challenge, take in the sights of the ACO H2 Hydrogen and Manufacturer villages and then recuperate in one of the Fan Zones. 

HYPERPOLE: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH

The track hots up on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 June with the 24 Hours of Le Mans free practice and qualifying sessions, the Ford Mustang Challenge, Porsche Sprint Challenge and Road to Le Mans supporting fixtures and the new-look Hyperpole session.

Book your tickets now to attend the practice and qualifying sessions, including Hyperpole, and check out the stage presence of star French musicians Eddy de Pretto (Wednesday) and Pascal Obispo (Thursday). 

On the eve of the race, Friday 13 June, pedestrian and non-motorised transport access to the track will be open to the public between 15:00 and 19:00.

RACE DAY, THE ONE WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR

International tennis legend Roger Federer will wave the start of the race at 16:00 on Saturday 14 June, the culmination of the starting ceremony which will include a hydrogen racing demonstration.

Le Mans favourites Kool & The Gang and The Avener are set to wow the crowd in the evening, followed by this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans Show, when music, light, and pyrotechnics create a uniquely spellbinding atmosphere to round off the day. Spectators will be treated to an immersive 20-minute-long onboard experience like no other. Fireworks, drones and lasers add to the splendour as time stands still. Meanwhile, on track, lap after lap, the clock ticks as the 24-hour competition plays out.

At 16:00 on Sunday 15 June, the race finish marks the beginning of the celebrations and the ever-emotional podium ceremony.

FESTIVITIES PLANNED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK

Alongside the packed racing schedule, the 24 Hours of Le Mans experience includes a wealth of entertainment opportunities:

Fan Zones (Family, Concert, East gate (Porte Est), Tertre Rouge (new), and Karting (new)), with things to do and see for all: simulators, zip lines, rock climbing, gaming, charity stands and more.

The Manufacturer Village, with interactive stands by Alpine, BMW M, Ford, Genesis, McLaren, Mercedes AMG, Porsche, Toyota Gazoo and Iron Dames.

The ACO H2 Hydrogen Village has two main themes this year: motorsport of the future, and hydrogen in mobility today. Hydrogen-powered endurance racing prototypes will be displayed alongside the TotalEnergies 700-bar filling station, complete with refuelling demonstrations. Visitors can also witness how hydrogen is already used in air, road and water transport.

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