24h Le Mans
In anticipation of the February 5th press conference during which the Automobile Club de l'Ouest will reveal the entry list for the 83rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we will be giving you a day-to-day preview of the festivities coming in June.
Photo: SEBASTIEN BASSANI / ACO
Wednesday, June 10th
Pit walk
Anyone with a pit walk ticket can wander around the pits all day and take a look at each team’s set-up for the race. Meanwhile, the mechanics continue working on the cars to get them ready for the practice and qualifying sessions.
Free practice Session
As the lap times in these session are of no consequence, teams use this session to adjust the car’s set-ups since rookies already have driven the layout on the Test Day. Some teams focus on the race and plump for long stints at the wheel; others have their eyes on the clock and opt for aggressive setups. Watch out for the traffic!
Qualifying practice Session
The main priority is to complete the five night laps mandatory for each driver, including the most experienced, during one of the two night sessions held between 10pm and midnight. The second goal is to secure a qualifying time in case rain disrupts the next day’s session. That done, everyone can focus on getting ready for the race itself. All in all, this is a pretty intense two hours of track action!
Cécile Bonardel / ACO - Translation by Emma Paulay
PHOTO: LE MANS (SARTHE, FRANCE), CIRCUIT DES 24 HEURES, 24 HOURS OF LE MANS, WEDNESDAY JUNE 11TH 2014, QUALIFYING PRACTICE SESSION. First night practice session for all competitors of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
