On October 21, 1959 the Guggenheim Museum of modern art opened its doors in New York. On June 14, 1975 the first BMW "Art Car," decorated by Alexander Calder, took the start at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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At the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans, Team WRT opened its doors to pupils with learning difficulties in the clear belief that everyone has something to bring to the motorsport table.

<p>The two-day event gave a class of pupils with special needs the opportunity to witness a facet of the 24 Hours of Le Mans that few spectators get chance to see. Thanks to racing driver<strong> Maxime Robin</strong>, his association Framework 24, and go-kart expert <strong>Gabin L&eacute;ger,</strong> they experienced the very essence of the event with <strong>Team WRT</strong>. The pupils were treated to karting sessions and garage tours and were introduced to team members. Team WRT set out to show that motorsport is a team sport, in which everyone has a role to play.</p>

<h2>Leaving the comfort zone, one lap at a time</h2>

<p>Day 1 was at the go-kart track. But it wasn&rsquo;t all about driving. The young participants were encouraged <strong>to work as a team, to take turns, and to make progress together </strong>&ndash; a direct experience of endurance racing values. To some, taking the wheel of a go-kart was a challenge in itself. Others learned to trust their teammates or step outside their comfort zone.</p>

<p>Just like at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, speed was not the only key to success. It was based on <strong>mutual aid, perseverance and individual contribution to a collective goal</strong>.</p>

<p>Gabin L&eacute;ger took part in a similar Team WRT initiative last year. This year, he recounted his career history to the pupils, sharing his love of go-karting and the challenges he has overcome as he pursues his life goals. This real-life illustration impressed Team WRT&rsquo;s point.</p>

<h2>Behind a race car there&rsquo;s a host of people</h2>

<p>Day 2 was a discovery of the behind-the-scenes operations at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The group took a tour of the Team WRT Hypercar and LMGT3 garages, watching mechanics and engineers at work, and observing an array of less well-known roles. Communication, logistics, catering, management and coordination are all indispensable to the day-to-day running of and endurance racing team.</p>

<p>The immersion was the perfect way to convey the message that there is more to motorsport than meets the eye. Behind every 24 Hours of Le Mans entry there are dozens of people contributing to the race effort.</p>

<p>The young visitors left with<strong> fresh perspectives</strong>. Some can now see themselves in a workshop, others in a design bureau or in event organisation roles. All are convinced of the wide range of jobs available in motorsport.</p>

<p>Team WRT CSR Manager <strong>L&eacute;a Dumoulin: <em>&ldquo;The project aims to incite vocations. We set out to show that motorsport is a whole ecosystem, built on teamwork and perseverance and that there are manys ways in. If we convince just one pupil that they have a role to play here, then we&rsquo;ve succeeded.&rdquo;</em></strong></p>

<p>The initiative is part of of a wider Team WRT scheme to promote inclusion and transmission. The team also hosted trainees from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.garageecoledumans.fr/" target="_blank"><u><strong>Garage &Eacute;cole du Mans</strong></u></a> in their Hypercar and LMGT3 teams, offering them hands-on experience in a pit lane box.</p>

<p>Team WRT won this year&rsquo;s LMGT3 24 Hours of Le Mans <u><strong><a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/sea/prize-list">Sustainable Endurance Award by DHL</a></strong></u>.</p>

2026 24 Hours of Le Mans: Confidence-boosting for school children at Team WRT

Open since 28 May, M24 – Motorsport Museum has already exceeded the significant 100,000 visitor mark. Encouraged by the enthusiastic response, the museum has prepared a generous summer schedule of exclusive guided tours of the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit.

<p><strong>A unique experience in the history of motor racing</strong></p>

<p>In the space of a few weeks, motorsport fans, locals and tourists have flocked to see the gems of M24. The captivating modern scenography draws visitors in, transporting them to the heart of the world famous endurance race and celebrating the other motorsport disciplines along the way: from Formula One to rallying.</p>

<p>Designed as a group experience, to be enjoyed with family or friends, the self-paced tour takes in the race&rsquo;s hidden secrets and many of its iconic cars. For in-depth commentary, M24 guided tours begin on 1 August, led by our knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff.</p>

<p><strong>Take a tour of the circuit to see where legends are made</strong></p>

<p>While you&rsquo;re at the circuit, why not include a tour of its buildings? Our expert tour guides will take you behind the scenes to the places racegoers don&rsquo;t see:</p>

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	<li>The race control tower, the nerve centre;</li>
	<li>The podium, where you can stand in the shoes of the greatest racing drivers;</li>
	<li>The commentary box, where exclamations abound;</li>
	<li>Vantage points with amazing views of the track.</li>
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<p><strong>Visitor Information &amp; Booking</strong></p>

<p>Special events and guided tours will continue throughout the summer until 27 August. Guided tours have limited capacity, so book ahead to avoid disappointment.</p>

<p>Reserve your slot online now to make the most of your visit this summer.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>&lt;&lt;&lt;<a href="https://ticket.m24-musee.com/content?lang=fr">M24 TICKETS</a>&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong></p>

M24 – Motorsport Museum tops 100,000 visitors

At Aston Martin THOR Team, commitment is measured by more than lap times. Behind the two Valkyrie Hypercar 24 Hours of Le Mans entries is a desire to transmit, inspire and create opportunities. By hosting trainees, running immersive courses in the workshop and taking part in the Garage École du Mans scheme, the team bridges the gap between a sincere passion for the automotive field and a career in motorsport.

<p>The 24 Hours of Le Mans engenders vocations Every year, thousands of spectators discover <strong>the intensity of the extraordinary race</strong>, and <strong>the ingenuity that makes it possible</strong>. To some, the fascination remains just that. To others, it becomes a life goal. It is this transformation that <strong>Aston Martin THOR Team</strong> companions, with initiatives designed to reveal all the facets of endurance racing to the uninitiated.</p>

<h2>Work experience opens doors</h2>

<p>Motor racing carries an aura of glamour, and most people are unaware of the great diversity of careers in the sector. Behind the drivers, there is a whole ecosystem of technicians, engineers, mechanics, logisticians, tacticians and coaches. The importance of these professions becomes evident when you spend some time in a workshop or racing garage.</p>

<p>Aston Martin THOR Team open their doors to young people looking for <strong>workplace immersion</strong>. They recently hosted <strong>Hugo, a trainee on a discovery programme</strong>. Initially a short-term arrangement, the experience led to a job contract.</p>

<p>Month after month, Hugo worked alongside the technical teams. Today, he <strong>assembles car parts </strong>and contributes to sub-assembly operations at the team headquarters. His path perfectly illustrates Aston Martin THOR Team&rsquo;s intention of providing hands-on opportunities to discover the full spectrum of motorsport.</p>

<h2>The 24 Hours of Le Mans &ndash; a unique learning environment</h2>

<p>The desire to pass on knowledge and know-how also drives the team&rsquo;s involvement in the <a href="https://www.garageecoledumans.fr/" target="_blank"><u><strong>Garage &Eacute;cole du Mans</strong></u></a>&nbsp;scheme.</p>

<p>In the week prior to the 2026 event, Aston Martin THOR Team hosted a student within their race set-up, offering incomparable experience to a young enthusiast.</p>

<p>By seeing the engineers at work, observing the preparation of a Hypercar first-hand, and comprehending the organisation of a team entered in the world&rsquo;s greatest endurance race, the trainee perceived <strong>the reality behind the job title</strong>.</p>

<p>At Le Mans, every detail is important. Every intervention in the garage, every strategic choice, every move is the result of teamwork and hands-on training. Thanks to the immersive experience, the student fully comprehends the wealth of human relations in endurance racing.</p>

<h2>Building the future of motorsport</h2>

<p>Skills training is only one aspect of developing future professionals. Expertise is also honed through <strong>transmission of culture, values and ways of working together</strong>.</p>

<p>Thanks to garage tours, immersion programmes and educational initiatives, Aston Martin THOR Team are helping to <strong>make motorsport more accessible</strong>. Their goal is simply to show the variety of what goes on behind the scenes at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the job opportunities and fascinating careers.</p>

<p>The 24 Hours of Le Mans has always been about transmission. Drivers, constructors, and fans all pass on their enthusiasm to the next generation, not to mention their know-how. Without transmission, the adventure could not continue.</p>

<p>By guiding young people as they start out on their journey, Aston Martin THOR Team remind us of a simple truth: <strong>all great careers begin with someone opening a door.</strong></p>

Immersion at Aston Martin THOR Team sparks a career in motorsport

The McLaren MCL-HY was introduced to the public for the first time at Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier today. The demonstration is a milestone on the British Hypercar’s route to the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans.

<p>At <strong>McLaren Racing</strong>, the countdown to Le Mans began a while ago. Following several weeks of testing behind closed doors, the <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/mclaren-mcl-hy-a-name-with-a-hint-of-promise-for-the-24-hours-of-le-mans-60533"><strong>MCL-HY</strong></a> was revealed to the crowd at <strong>Goodwood Festival of Speed</strong> today. Thousands of fans applauded the British Hypercar that will be racing under the McLaren banner at the<strong> 24 Hours of Le Mans</strong> and the <strong>FIA World Endurance Championship from 2027</strong>.</p>

<h2>First encounter with fans</h2>

<p>The story of a prototype begins long before the starting grid. The McLaren MCL-HY has just written the introduction: the first encounter with the motor racing public. Testing is still ongoing &ndash; the <strong>development programme</strong> is only in its tenth week &ndash; but McLaren Racing were loath to pass up the chance of presenting the Hypercar to the knowledgable, passionate fans at Goodwood Festival of Speed.</p>

<p>Development continues for the car revealed digitally on 4 May 2026. After its run up the famous Goodwood hill, the prototype will head back to the test circuit to continue development.</p>

<p>It was important to begin sharing the MCL-HY with fans. The prototype is the first McLaren destined to compete for overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans since the esteemed <strong><a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/24-hours-centenary-mclaren-an-f1-takes-on-le-mans-57424">F1 GTR</a></strong> that won the race on first attempt in 1995. Over thirty years later, a new McLaren generation is hoping to become a legend too.</p>

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<h2>Destined for the world&rsquo;s greatest endurance race</h2>

<p>The McLaren MCL-HY&rsquo;s <strong>twin-turbo V6 engine</strong> is designed to deal with the demands of the Hypercar class. However, like all the cars in the category, there is more to this prototype than power. At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, every detail is important: reliability, strategy, and staying power &ndash; of drivers and their racing machines. The delicate combination of these ingredients sets the French classic apart. No other race is as unforgiving as Le Mans.</p>

<p>In 2027, McLaren will join <strong>Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Ford, Genesis, Peugeot and Toyota</strong> in the Hypercar field. Be prepated for a historic clash of the titans.</p>

<p><strong>James Barclay</strong>, Team Principal, McLaren Hypercar Team: <strong>&ldquo;Goodwood Festival of Speed is the greatest car show on Earth, so it made sense for us to have this on our radar. But the truth is, it&rsquo;s extremely early in our test programme so it was very lightly pencilled in. However, our team has done an incredible job, hitting every target on- and off-track so we made the last-minute call to divert the MCL-HY to the event for two of the four days and share it with the passionate motorsport fans who attend.&quot;</strong></p>

<p>With a year to go before the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans, the McLaren MCL-HY&rsquo;s adventure is only just beginning. Like all good stories, it started with an encounter. And what better backdrop than Goodwood to set the scene for the first date with fans? The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world&rsquo;s greatest endurance race, has a reputation for electing its winner. <strong>The McLaren MCL-HY is on a mission to become the chosen one.</strong></p>

The McLaren MCL-HY’s public début at Goodwood

24 Heures du Mans 1975

<p>Auctioneer Herv&eacute; Poulain decided to participate in the 24 Hours and bring together two of his great&nbsp;passions, art and motorsports. He had the idea to ask an artist, named Alexandre Calder, to decorate the #93&nbsp;BMW 3.0 CSL (which was forced to retire unfortunately...and so the tradition of&nbsp;BMW &quot;Art Cars&quot; was born.</p>

<p>Five&nbsp;BMW &quot;Art Cars&quot;&nbsp;(decorated by&nbsp;Alexander Calder, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and&nbsp;Jeff Koons, all represented at the Guggenheim) have taken the start at the&nbsp;24 Hours of Le&nbsp;Mans to date. BMW will make its big official return in GT in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

Photo of the Day - The first BMW "Art Car" at the 1975 24 Hours of Le Mans

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