After Le Castellet, where the Vaillante Rebellion team tweaked its Oreca 07s, several outfits equipped with Dunlop tires for the 24 Hours of Le Mans will head to the Motorland Aragon circuit next week.

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With the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans just around the corner, it is time for the Automobile Club de l’Ouest to announce details of the Race Week programme. On the bill this year, international competitions, activities for racegoers and big-name musicians. Once again, Le Mans is ready to make 24 Hours last ten days.

<h2>THE FUN BEGINS ON FRIDAY 5 JUNE</h2>

The city-centre scrutineering sessions mark the beginning of the festivities. All teams, cars and drivers are required to attend. Compliance with regulations is checked and competitors are cleared to take their spot on the grid. The checks continue on Saturday morning and conclude with a selection of cars parading through the streets of the city.

Sunday is Test Day. Beside seeing the cars put through their paces on track for the first time, spectators will witness the first of four support races: the Ligier European Series.

<h2>FAN DAY</h2>

Tuesday 9 June is &ldquo;meet and greet&rdquo; day. Spectators will have the opportunity to peek behind the scenes in the pit lane, support their favourite team in the Pit Stop challenge and chat with drivers during the pit lane&nbsp;autograph sessions.

Meanwhile, in the ACO H2 Hydrogen and Manufacturers villages, visitors are introduced to the latest technological innovations before sampling the activities on offer in the Fan Zones and kids&rsquo; areas.

<h2>THINGS GET SERIOUS</h2>

Tension mounts on Wednesday when the free practice and qualifying sessions take place. The various support races &ndash; Ferrari Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup Brasil and Road to Le Mans &ndash; add to the excitement.

At sundown, drivers reset their bearings as they head into the night for their first taste of the circuit after dark. Then comes the first qualifying period followed by live music from Mathilda, and Jean-Louis Aubert.

Thursday is a key moment in the build-up to the race with the second qualifying period and Hyperpole which determines the starting order for the big day. Spectators can also look forward to more support fixtures, and another superb evening of live music, with DJ Loran and Dorrr followed by The Libertines.

<h2>SPECTATORS WALK THE CIRCUIT AND RACERS TAKE TO THE STREETS</h2>

Road To Le Mans now takes the shape of a three-hour endurance race, set to be held on Friday morning. Afterwards, visitors are welcome to explore the track on foot, or by bike. Then, the city centre becomes the focus of attention once more as locals and fans from far and wide line the streets for the traditional Drivers&rsquo; Parade hosted by Classic Automotive.

Later, back at the track, Michel Hubert, Upsilone and Robin Schulz take turns on the concert stage to round off the day&rsquo;s festivities.

<h2>THE BIG DAY: THE START OF THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS</h2>

On Saturday 13 June, the week reaches a high point. The day begins with the support races, followed by the warm-up session. Then comes the countdown to the starting ceremony, when tension peaks.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans starts at 16:00.

Magic System and Mosimann provide the evening&rsquo;s musical entertainment, and the big day ends with the ever-spectacular 24 Hours of Le Mans Show.

<h2>IT&rsquo;S ALL OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR</h2>

At 16:00 on Sunday 14 June the chequered flag will signal the finish of the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. The emotional podium ceremonies conclude ten days of fervour and fun.

Spectators can take in the whole spectrum of the event, both on track and at M24 &ndash; Museum of motorsport, the ACO H2 Hydrogen Village, the Fan Zones and kids&rsquo; areas. At Le Mans, entertainment is round-the-clock.

Ready to roll? Then book one of the last few Wednesday/Thursday practice and qualifying tickets now to enjoy grandstand viewing, spectator zones and trackside entertainment. Join us on Wednesday for a&nbsp; relaxed experience. Smaller crowds mean better views, shorter queues and more time to take in everything on offer at the circuit. Get into the Le Mans spirit before the race starts!

Head to <a href="https://ticket.24h-lemans.com" target="_blank">https://ticket.24h-lemans.com</a> for tickets, from just &euro;23*!

For the optimum race experience, book an all-inclusive package with hospitality facility access and an unrivalled view of the track. What can you expect? Excellent quality of service, catering and exclusive activities managed by a dedicated team. See <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/hospitality/vip" target="_blank">https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/hospitality/vip</a> for full terms and conditions.

*Price per person for a student or person with a disability on Wednesday (proof of status required). Valid on Tuesday 9 June (14:00&ndash;22:00) and Wednesday 10 June 2026 (09:00&ndash;midnight). Free admission for under-sixteens (born after 14 June 2010) accompanied by a paying adult.

A host of activities for a thrilling experience at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Add experience to impetus, and what do you get? Nico Müller is to join the Inter Europol Competition LMP2 team for the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans on 10-14 June 2026. The recruitment is a new asset for the team, already a two-time class winner.

A 24 Hours of Le Mans team is always a complex web of relations, held together by an invisible thread. It is this alchemy that turns three drivers into one crew, with a single aim: the finish line. This year, Inter Europol Competition has added Nico M&uuml;ller to the mix. He will be sharing the #343 Oreca 07-Gibson with Bijoy Garg and Reshad De Gerus. The line-up has &ldquo;we&rsquo;re out to win LMP2&rdquo; written all over it!

<h2>The voice of experience</h2>

Every detail counts in a discipline as demanding as endurance racing. A reassuring voice on the team can change the whole tone of a race. Nico M&uuml;ller knows Le Mans. A Porsche factory driver in Formula E, he has driven the Peugeot Hypercar and has the precious experience of long nights, and the crucial split-second decisions that can turn the tables.

&ldquo;I&rsquo;m super excited to be joining Inter Europol Competition [...] The 24 Hours of Le Mans is always very high on every driver&rsquo;s list,&rdquo; he says. A simple statement that suggests the attraction of Le Mans &ndash; the pull that makes you want to come back every year. M&uuml;ller isn&rsquo;t coming along for the ride. He&rsquo;s coming to play a role, to do battle.

At his side, Bijoy Garg and Reshad De Gerus already form a solid pair in the European Le Mans Series. Their mutual understanding forms a sturdy foundation to build on. &quot;Teaming up with Bijoy, the winner of the 2024 edition, and Nico, who will be a major asset thanks to his experience as a works driver in Hypercar, makes us a strong line-up,&quot; says Reshad De Gerus. The words of a calmly confident crew-member who knows what to expect.

<h2>Two cars, double the chances</h2>

Fraternity is the watchword at Inter Europol Competition: the #343 has a sister, the #43, last year&rsquo;s class winner, again in the hands of Nick Yelloly, Tom Dillmann and Kuba Śmiechowski. There&rsquo;s no harm in continuity!

Team Principal Sascha Fassbender&rsquo;s message is crystal clear: &ldquo;Adding Nico for Le Mans gives us a very strong line-up and the possibility to have two competitive cars, both able to fight for the win.&rdquo; At Le Mans, being quick is not enough. You need to be sharp, patient and stick your neck out on occasions. Two cars on the grid doubles the chances of reading the race with a clear head.

When the race starts at 16:00 on 13 June, Inter Europol Competition will be out to win again.

At home, or trackside, we&rsquo;ll be watching. Because at Le Mans, every team effort is a reminder that alone, you go fast; together you go far.

Nico Müller to instill experience at Inter Europol Competition (LMP2)

The new M24 is home to one of motorsport’s richest collections.

All 100 cars on display are in working order and all have made their mark on automotive history. They form a glorious legacy. Alongside them, visitors can contemplate rare objects such as the firesuits worn by three-time Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna and six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx. Also on display, the incredible Rudge-Whitworth cup, the trophy presented to the winners of the first 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1923.

A group of talented volunteers is currently putting the finishing touches to a collection of 4,800 scale models &ndash; replicas of all the cars that have taken part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 1923.

<h2>M24 &ndash; a museum in motion</h2>

Aptly located at the entrance to the circuit, the M24 celebrates living heritage. The wealth of its collections &ndash; dating from the late 19th century to the present day &ndash; and the sheer size of the project set it apart.

As a tourist attraction, the M24 is the place to go to grasp the importance of the race and its spellbinding influence. As a vector for emotion, the M24 passes on the passion for racing to visitors all year round.

The M24 is an immersive experience, unashamedly focused on motion and emotion. It houses the exceptional cars that are the heart and soul of a century of motorsport, in which fates were sealed, battled won and lost, and legacies built. The diverse content caters for a wide cross-section of visitors, from petrolheads to the unitiated seeing the sights of Le Mans.

M24 stands for challenge, innovation and adventure.

M24, the new museum of motorsport, opens on Thursday 28 May.

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M24 – Motorsport Museum: a unique collection

Some names evoke memories of bygone times. Others offer a peek into the future. By branding its hypercar “MCL-HY”, McLaren is not merely checking another box on its comeback trail. The British manufacturer is weaving an emotional thread linking 1995 to 2027... and beyond.

<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/2025-24-hours-of-le-mans-mclaren-introduces-the-world-to-its-hypercar-59772" target="_blank">McLaren Racing&rsquo;s return to the pinnacle of endurance</a>&nbsp;now has a name.&nbsp; The future hypercar that will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship, including showcase event the 24 Hours of Le Mans, from 2027 will be known as the McLaren MCL-HY. More than a simple code, it is a signature that identifies a direction and states a clear ambition: to reconnect with the Absolute.

<h2>MCL-HY&nbsp;&ndash; a legacy behind each letter</h2>

&ldquo;MCL&rdquo;: three letters that immediately strike a chord with Formula One fans. &ldquo;HY&rdquo;: two letters that instantly identify the car&rsquo;s era &ndash; Hypercar, the summit of endurance racing since 2021. Together, they emphasise McLaren&rsquo;s commitment to the FIA WEC.

At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, nothing ever truly disappears. Each triumph leaves a mark; each car becomes a legend. Utter this new name and one cannot help but hear an echo of the iconic <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/the-mclaren-f1-gtr-at-le-mans-1-key-dates-1995-1998-45631" target="_blank">McLaren F1 GTR</a> that made a winning d&eacute;but in 1995. A legendary lightning strike. The MCL-HY cannot erase the past but can aim to follow in its tracks.

James Barclay, Executive Director of McLaren Endurance Racing: &ldquo;Taking the McLaren name back to the pinnacle of sportscar racing is a huge milestone and it&rsquo;s a proud time for everyone within McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive to share the name of our new Hypercar that follows in the footsteps of an incredible lineage of McLaren racing cars. We are in a golden era of sportscar racing and the Hypercar category continues to be extremely successful &ndash; our new car name shows respect to that.&rdquo;

<h2>All sights on 2027</h2>

The name is a foundation stone. On 4 May, McLaren will unveil the car and its test livery. However, the essentials are already laid. These five letters are a silent promise to return to Le Mans and its nocturnal magic, where headlights sear through the darkness &ndash; a moment suspended in time where everything becomes possible.

Le Mans is not just a race like no other, it&rsquo;s a language too. And with the MCL-HY, McLaren has opted to speak it once more.

McLaren MCL-HY – a name with a hint of promise for the 24 Hours of Le Mans

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While&nbsp;Mathias Beche and&nbsp;Nicolas Prost were hard at work at the Paul Ricard circuit in France for the first laps of the Oreca 07s entered in the&nbsp;LM P2 class in the World Endurance&nbsp;Championship (WEC), IDEC Sport Racing took the opportunity to unveil the livery of the Ligier JS P217 (European Le Mans Series) after its related contest. The&nbsp;TDS Racing team was also on-site after February&#39;s testing, as was Panis-Barthez Comp&eacute;tition.

The&nbsp;Vaillante Rebellion team, named in tribute to the comic book character Michel Vaillant, a new opus about which will soon be released, will pursue its testing campaign next week in Spain, like other outfits equipped with Dunlop tires, such as&nbsp;Racing Team Nederland and its&nbsp;Dallara P217.

Photo (Copyright -&nbsp;IDEC Sport Racing): IDEC Sport Racing&#39;s Liger JS P217 at the Le&nbsp;Castellet circuit.

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