24 Hours of Le Mans | Free Practice

Four additional hours of track time across two sessions are in store this afternoon for 24 Hours entrants. This is their final opportunity to finesse settings ahead of the big race. Drivers take turns doing laps to become intimately acquainted with this notoriously demanding circuit. Two sessions are scheduled: the first from 14:45 to 17:45 and the second at night from 23:00 to midnight.

24 Hours of Le Mans | Hyperpole 

Two Hyperpole sessions (H1 and H2) are scheduled for today in its new format. In H1, the 24 cars that qualified the day before in LMP2 and LMGT3 (2 x 12) battle it out for 20 minutes to secure a spot in the top 8 and permission to take part in H2. This elimination format is then be repeated by the Hypercars with the top 15 prototypes competing in H1 to determine the 10 finalists. In H2, qualifiers have 15 minutes to put the pedal to the metal and earn the best possible starting grid position. Hyperpole is scheduled between 20:00 and 21:55.

The Hyperpole is brought to a close with an unforgettable ceremony. The drivers who have distinguished themselves are invited to take the podium, accompanied by their team manager, at 22:05. A Hyperpole trophy is presented to reward their performance and determination to clinch the pole.

Road To Le Mans

Road to Le Mans competitors hit the track today in a race against the clock for two qualifying sessions from 11:45 to 12:05 and 12:20 to 12:40. Then, they line up for the first 55-minute race starting at 18:25. 

Porsche Sprint Challenge

After Qualifying 1 (09:00 to 09:20) and 2 (09:35 to 09:55), drivers face off in Race 1 starting at 13:10. Don't miss seeing 71 Porsches snaking through the Dunlop chicane and hurtling down the Mulsanne Straight!

Ford Mustang Challenge

This American one-make championship is always a favourite at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Each competitor will take the wheel of a Ford Mustang Dark Horse R equipped with a 5.0-litre, naturally aspirated 500-hp V8 for two qualifying sessions. Join us from 10:30 to 11:15 to enjoy the roar!

Arnage in the Race

Arnage in the Race highlights car and moto racing through an exhibition, meet-and-greets with local motorsport figures and a parade in the city centre of Arnage. The exhibition is launched this year with Club Lotus France.

Pascal Obispo and Roszalie Concerts

To continue his triumphant tour of sold-out Zéniths and multiple festivals, Pascal Obispo invites you to discover his brand new show "Correspondance". Live an unforgettable experience as this artist celebrates his 30-year career with great classics and much more. This phenomenal concert will get underway right after the Hyperpole! 

Thursday 12 June Programme

09:00 – 09:20 : Porsche Sprint Challenge | Qualifying 1
09:00 – 23:00 : 24 Hours Museum open
09:35 – 09:55 : Porsche Sprint Challenge | Qualifying 2
10:00 – 00:00 : Fan Zones, Kids Zone, ACO H2 Hydrogen and Constructors Villages open; hydrogen demonstration at 14:10
10:30 – 11:15 : Ford Mustang Challenge | Qualifying 1 & 2 
11:45 – 12:05 : Road To Le Mans | Qualifying 1
12:20 – 12:40 : Road To Le Mans | Qualifying 2 
13:10 – 13:55 : Porsche Sprint Challenge | Race 1
14:45 – 17:45 : 24 Hours of Le Mans | Free Practice 3
15:00 – 22:00 : Support race paddocks open (Maison Blanche)
18:25 – 19:25 : Road to Le Mans | Race 1
20:00 – 20:20 : LMP2 & LMGT3 Hyperpole 1
20:00 – 00:00 : Pascal Obispo and Roszalie concerts
20:35 – 20:50 : LMP2 & LMGT3 Hyperpole 2
21:05 – 21:25 : Hypercar Hyperpole 1 
21:40 – 21:55 : Hypercar Hyperpole 2
22:05 – 22:25 : Hyperpole ceremony
23:00 – 00:00 : 24 Hours of Le Mans | Free Practice 4

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