Drivers have begun their high octane week at the Bugatti circuit for four days of competition in all the legendary eras of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Each day will include four hours of racing: two one-hour sprint races, then one two-hour endurance race.
Eighteen teams are entered in the Super Final: nine in the Pro class, nine in the Pro-Am class, sharing the track at the same time. Every day the two teams with the lowest classification in each class will be eliminated, leaving 12 driver line-ups in the Final.
The 1950s and 1960s served as the setting for the races on Monday. Robin Betka (b0x) took control of the race from the start and never let up. Lap after lap, he steadily carved out his lead to 10 seconds at mid-race. Even with the arrival of rain in the 20th lap, he didn't falter. Behind him a battle raged between Lazarus Racing and Williams Esports, and Solar Vision Racing and Ryze Motortsport didn't give up much ground either with Wolves of Dawn and Fast Racers Forza hot on their tails. In the end, Wolves of Dawn earned two points and Fast Racers Forza four.
In the Pro-Am class, LM Squad led the race and claimed the top step on the podium. Tertre Rouge Rangers, Setup Demons, Lemans Legends and Apex Hunters represented by drivers we already know well fought fiercely throughout the race. Endurance Elite earned two points and Hotlappers four.
2020 Le Mans Esports Series Super Final Programme:
Wednesday 16 September
Race 1: Monza
Car for the Pro teams: 1971 Porsche #23 917/20
VCar for the Pro-Am teams: 1971 Ferrari #2 Ferrari Automobili 312 P
Race 2: Le Mans (without chicanes)
Car for the Pro teams: 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78
Car for the Pro-Am teams: 1980 Lancia Corse Beta Montecarlo Turbo
Race 3: Nürburgring
Car for the Pro teams: 1988 Jaguar #60 Castrol Racing XJR-9
Car for the Pro-Am teams: 1989 Mercedes-Benz #63 Sauber-Mercedes C 9
Thursday 17 September
Race 1: COTA
Car for the Pro teams: 1993 Peugeot Talbot Sport 905 Evo 1C
Car for the Pro-Am teams: 1994 Nissan #75 Cunningham 300ZX
Race 2: Le Mans
Car for the Pro teams: 2008 Porsche #7 Penske Racing RS Spyder Evo
Car for the Pro-Am teams: 2006 Aston Martin #007 Aston Martin Racing DBR9
Race 3: Sebring
Car for the Pro teams: 2009 Peugeot #9 Peugeot Sport Total 908
Car for the Pro-Am teams: 2009 BMW #92 Rahal Letterman Racing M3 GT2
Friday 18 September
Race 1: Le Mans
Car for the Pro teams: 2011 Audi #2 Audi Sport Team Joest R15++ TDI
Car for the Pro-Am teams: 2011 Chevrolet #4 Corvette Racing ZR1
Race 2: Spa-Francorchamps
Car for the Pro teams: 2017 Porsche #2 Porsche Team 919 Hybrid
Car for the Pro-Am teams: 2015 Nissan #23 GT-R LM Nismo
Race 3: Le Mans
Car for the Pro teams: 2014 Ferrari #51 AF Corse 458 Italia GTE
Car for the Pro-Am teams: 2013 SRT #91 SRT Motorsport GTS-R