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This modern and welcoming space is the ideal place to relax while you watch the action on the track. It has a lovely restaurant and a vast terrace that offers stunning views of the famous Corvette Corner. You can even head to the entertainment area on the ground floor, which is equipped with driving simulators, dart boards, a pool table and a host of other activities to keep everyone entertained.

Starter 24

TERRACE WITH VIEW OF THE TRACK

CATERING AND OPEN BAR

24 HOURS OF LE MANS GIFT

GENERALE ADMISSION

PARKING

KARTING SESSION

wednesday, thursday, saturday & sunday 

PRACTICES + RACE

wednesday or thursday 

PRACTICES

ALL_INCLUSIVE

From the grandstand, let yourself be transported by the spectacle on the track: cars skimming the kerbs, the excitement of the start ceremony... An ideal experience to enjoy the magic of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and savour the atmosphere !

Village hospitality

Pavillon 24

GRIDWALK

PADDOCK ACCESS

CATERING & OPEN-BAR

GENERALE ADMISSION AND GRANDSTAND SEAT 

wednesday, thursday, saturday & sunday

wednesday or thursday

In a prime location right by the paddocks and pitlane building, the Le Mans Spirit Club - official FIA WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP hospitality - opens out onto a stunning terrace with outstanding views of the legendary Motul Raccordement Corner. Interested in this VIP package for another FIA World Endurance Championship race? Book now by <a href="https://www.fiawec.com/en/page/welcome-to-our-world/2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">clicking here</a>

360° VISIT

Le Mans Spirit Club

CATERING

LOCATED AT THE RACCORDEMENT

from wednesday to sunday

WEEK 

An exclusive outdoor space allows you to watch the action on the circuit while revelling in the race's characteristic atmosphere. Throughout the day and night, our high-class services and activity schedule keep you entertained for a truly unforgettable event.

Panoramic 24 lounge

Panoramic 24

PITWALK TICKET

EXCLUSIVE VIEXPOINTS

wednesday to sunday

WEEK

Step behind the scenes of this thrilling event, savour the moment in our high-class reception areas and enjoy a carefully-orchestrated event that combines elegance with excitement. From sunrise to sunset, a full schedule of activities will be rolled out just for you, to fully immerse you in the thrill of the race.

Private Pitlounge

Gold experience

PADDOCK & GRIDWALK

EXCLUSIVE VIEWPOINTS

TRACK LAP

HELICOPTER FLIGHT OVER THE TRACK

PIT VISIT

from friday to sunday

RACE

Terrace 24

TERRACE WITH A VIEW OVER THE TRACK

PRIVATE VENUE UP TO 18 GUESTS

CATERING AND BEVERAGE SERVICE

FURNITURE INCLUDED

PRIVATE

Single lounge

Pitlounge 24

CUSTOMISABLE AREA

PRIVATE SUITE

COMMANDING VIEW OVER THE PITLANE

LIVE TV

ACCESS FROM WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY

Discover a Vip experience in the heart of the race. Enjoy a unique moment, with the best views of the track, day and night. Enter the legend.

Hospitality

The Mazda 787B will be one of the stars of Le Mans Classic Legend (2-5 July 2026). The Group C prototype – a 24 Hours of Le Mans icon – will be back at the circuit in a demonstration capacity. Don’t miss the chance to see, and hear, one of the most emblematic cars in the history of endurance racing.

Some race cars are born to become legends. <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/the-30th-anniversary-of-the-mazda-787bs-triumph-at-the-24-hours-of-le-mans-55222">The Mazda 787B</a> definitely falls into that category.

In 1991, the car earned Mazda a historic 24 Hours of Le Mans victory. The manufacturer became the first Japanese marque to win the world&rsquo;s greatest endurance race, long before Toyota&rsquo;s success in La Sarthe.

Developed by Mazdaspeed, the 787B boasts outstanding technology: a four-disc rotary engine with an output of almost 700 hp. Once again, the 24 Hours of Le Mans served as a test ground, enabling Mazda to push its mechanical architecture to the limit.

Thirty years on, the Mazda 787B is still a favourite, not least thanks its distinctive &ldquo;voice&rdquo;. The scream of the high-pitched rotary engine is a signature sound immediately recognisable to endurance racing fans.

<h2>Three track demonstrations</h2>

Le Mans Classic Legend spectators will have three opportunities to admire the Mazda 787B in action.

10-minute demonstrations are scheduled on:

<ul>
	<li>Friday 3 July at 2 p.m.</li>
	<li>Saturday 4 July at 6.05 p.m.</li>
	<li>Sunday 5 July at 1.39 p.m.</li>
</ul>

Spectators will be treated to an arresting parade from one of the most emblematic cars in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

<a href="https://www.lemansclassic.com/en/ticketing/">Book your tickets for Le Mans Classic Legend now!</a>

Le Mans Classic Legend: when to admire the Mazda 787B

Le Mans Classic Legend (2–5 July 2026) transforms the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit into a world where heritage, music, cinema, the French art of living and the automobile come together. Concerts, exhibitions, a drive-in cinema, an auction, a museum, family entertainment and much more… every moment extends the same story: a passion for the automobile, passed down from generation to generation.

Le Mans Classic Legend is about far more than the cars on track. For four days, the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit becomes a place of discovery, encounters and emotion, where every attraction reveals a different chapter in automotive history. Here, engines meet music, cinema brings memories back to life, everyday objects become heritage, and shared experiences create lasting memories.

<h2>Two Evenings of Live Music</h2>

As night falls, Le Mans Classic Legend takes on a different atmosphere without ever losing its soul. The concerts keep the celebration alive in a friendly setting where generations and musical styles come together. Discover the event&#39;s live music programme.

Friday, 3 July 2026:

<ul>
	<li>8:00 pm &ndash; 10:00 pm: Contrecoeur</li>
	<li>10:30 pm &ndash; 11:30 pm: Polo &amp; Pan</li>
	<li>Midnight &ndash; 1:30 am: Etienne De Cr&eacute;cy</li>
</ul>

Saturday, 4 July 2026:

<ul>
	<li>8:00 pm &ndash; 10:00 pm: Baccus</li>
	<li>10:30 pm &ndash; 11:30 pm: Superbus</li>
	<li>Midnight &ndash; 1:30 am: Bon Entendeur</li>
</ul>

<h2>Gordon Murray, Guest of Honour</h2>

Some individuals leave a lasting mark on automotive history. Gordon Murray is one of them.

The South African engineer, whose creations have become legendary, is the Guest of Honour at Le Mans Classic Legend 2026. His name is forever linked to the 24 Hours of Le Mans through the victory of the McLaren F1 GTR in 1995, as well as through designs that have shaped both Formula 1 and road car history.

On Saturday, 4 July 2026, from 2:25 pm to 2:40 pm, an exceptional parade will showcase several of his greatest creations: the McLaren F1, McLaren F1 GTR, Brabham BT42, Ayrton Senna&#39;s iconic McLaren MP4/5B, together with the latest GMA T.33, T.50 and T.50s Niki Lauda.

These models will also be displayed in the heart of the village, offering visitors a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of a designer who has profoundly influenced automotive history.

<h2>A Drive-In Where the Automobile Takes Centre Stage</h2>

Located in Village 1, close to the Mus&eacute;e corner of the Bugatti Circuit, the Drive-In invites visitors to rediscover a selection of cult films. Turbo, GoldenEye, Taxi 2, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, The Love Bug Goes to Monte Carlo and the legendary short film C&#39;&eacute;tait un rendez-vous all demonstrate how the automobile has fuelled the imagination of cinema for decades.

A nostalgic experience where memories are not only watched, but truly relived. Discover the Le Mans Classic Legend Drive-In programme.

Friday, 3 July 2026:

<ul>
	<li>4:00 pm &ndash; 5:36 pm: Turbo</li>
	<li>6:00 pm &ndash; 6:09 pm: C&#39;&eacute;tait un rendez-vous</li>
	<li>6:10 pm &ndash; 8:20 pm: James Bond: GoldenEye</li>
	<li>8:50 pm &ndash; 10:30 pm: The Love Bug Goes to Monte Carlo</li>
</ul>

Saturday, 4 July 2026:

<ul>
	<li>4:00 pm &ndash; 5:28 pm: Taxi 2</li>
	<li>6:00 pm &ndash; 6:09 pm: C&#39;&eacute;tait un rendez-vous</li>
	<li>6:10 pm &ndash; 8:06 pm: Back to the Future</li>
	<li>8:30 pm &ndash; 8:39 pm: C&#39;&eacute;tait un rendez-vous</li>
	<li>8:40 pm &ndash; 10:42 pm: Jurassic Park</li>
</ul>

<h2>Visit the M24 &ndash; Museum of Motor Sport</h2>

Located at the North Gate of the circuit, the M24 &ndash; Museum of Motor Sport naturally extends the Le Mans Classic Legend experience.

More than simply a museum, it tells the story of the women, men, cars and achievements that have shaped the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and motor racing. Every gallery combines heritage with modernity to pass on this remarkable legacy to future generations.

Throughout the event, the museum welcomes visitors with extended opening hours, including a special late opening until midnight on Saturday.

Opening Hours:

<ul>
	<li>Wednesday, 1 July 2026: 9:00 am &ndash; 8:00 pm</li>
	<li>Thursday, 2 July 2026: 9:00 am &ndash; 6:00 pm</li>
	<li>Friday, 3 July 2026: 8:00 am &ndash; 8:00 pm</li>
	<li>Saturday, 4 July 2026: 8:00 am &ndash; Midnight</li>
	<li>Sunday, 5 July 2026: 8:00 am &ndash; 7:00 pm</li>
</ul>

Last admission is 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing.

<h2>The Artcurial Motorcars Auction</h2>

On Friday, 3 July, <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/le-mans-classic-legend-discover-the-lots-of-the-artcurial-motorcars-auction-60840" target="_blank">the official auction organised by Artcurial Motorcars</a> brings together an exceptional selection of collector cars at the heart of the circuit.

Competition cars, rare models, iconic classics and unexpected discoveries make up a catalogue designed for every enthusiast. Beyond the bidding itself, the auction is a journey through the decades, where every automobile tells its own story through its owners, achievements and legacy.

<h2>The Republican Guard Band: Elegance Before the Roar of the Engines</h2>

Before the racing begins, tradition takes centre stage. The Band of the French Republican Guard officially opens Le Mans Classic Legend with the ceremonial splendour that accompanies great occasions. Brass instruments echo around the circuit, inviting visitors into a timeless moment where national heritage and automotive heritage become one.

<h2>The Arcade Zone: Relive the Thrill of Another Era</h2>

Long before ultra-realistic gaming consoles, there were arcade machines.

Located in Village 1 opposite the Courbe restaurant, the Arcade Zone takes visitors back to the golden age of video games. Pinball machines, CRT screens and iconic arcade classics awaken memories that can be just as powerful as those of a first motor race.

It&#39;s an experience where younger visitors discover a world already familiar to their parents and grandparents.

<h2>A Funfair for the Whole Family</h2>

Le Mans Classic Legend is also a celebration for everyone. Located close to the concert stage, the funfair offers a light-hearted break between automotive discoveries. Rides, fairground games and a timeless atmosphere remind visitors that great events are enjoyed just as much with family as with fellow enthusiasts.

After all, the best memories are often the ones we create together.

<h2>Legendary Cars from the Silver Screen</h2>

Some cars have become immortal without ever winning a race.

This exhibition brings together some of the most famous automobiles from cinema and television. The Back to the Future DeLorean, Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds, the stars of Taxi, Fast &amp; Furious and The A-Team all illustrate the unique place the automobile holds in our collective imagination.

These are cars that tell the story not only of popular culture, but also of the history of cinema itself.

<h2>Le Mans Classic Legend: An Experience to Remember</h2>

Le Mans Classic Legend is an event where the automobile transcends its primary purpose to become memory, heritage and emotion. Every exhibition, concert, film screening and encounter contributes to telling a shared story&mdash;a passion that spans generations.

For four unforgettable days, the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit becomes far more than a race track. It becomes a world where visitors come not only to admire extraordinary cars, but to enjoy a truly cultural and human experience. An invitation to slow down, reflect, share&hellip; and together write the next chapter in this remarkable story.

Book your tickets for Le Mans Classic Legend through <a href="https://www.lemansclassic.com/en/ticketing/" target="_blank">the event&#39;s official ticket office</a>.

Discover the Entertainment at Le Mans Classic Legend 2026

The third round of the 2026 European Le Mans Series, the 4 Hours of Imola promises exciting confrontations on one of Europe’s most emblematic circuits. The pecking order remains tight as the full 47-car grid, including several 24 Hours of Le Mans winners, prepares for the championship’s Italian fixture.

Having begun the season in Barcelona, then Le Castellet, the European Le Mans Series heads to the Imola circuit in Italy, where every turn is a piece of motorsport history. This Sunday, 5 July, the 47 cars and 139 drivers representing 29 nations will set off for four hours of fiercely intense racing. Fascinating battles are on the cards in all four classes &ndash; LMP2, LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGT3. The season hangs on a few tactical decisions. The 4 Hours of Imola is another milestone on the road that leads to the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans (9&ndash;13 June 2027).

&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.fiawec.com/umbrella_media/2026-elms-4-hours-of-imola-entry-list-v1-6a3b89b81475f377502179.pdf">Entry list for the 4 Hours of Imola</a> &lt;&lt;&lt;

<h2>Everything still to play for</h2>

Two races in, and the battle lines have been drawn. However no team is head and shoulders above the rest. Armed with third place in Barcelona and a victory at Le Castellet, United Autosports goes to Italy as leader of the classification tables.

Inter Europol Competition is just behind. The Polish team is only three points down, and the #43 Oreca 07-Gibson is fresh from <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/2026-24-hours-of-le-mans-a-historic-one-two-finish-in-lmp2-for-inter-europol-competition-60822">an LMP2 class win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans</a>. The trio composed of Jakub Smiechowski, Tom Dillmann and Nick Yelloly head to Imola resolved to chalk up another win.

European Le Mans Series title-holder Forestier Racing by Panis rounds off the top three. Having started with a win, the French team lost momentum after retirement at Le Castellet. That said, Esteban Masson, Oliver Gray and Louis Rousset will be boosted with the memory of a successful Imola weekend last year, when Gray and Masson made a significant contribution to the championship campaign.

<h2>High stakes in every class</h2>

The jousting is not only for the overall win. In LMP2 Pro/Am, Duqueine Team leads the pack thanks to two podiums, including a win from pole position. Doriane Pin, Richard Vershoor and Italian driver Giorgio Roda have five points in hand over AF Corse going into round 3. The Italian crew of Ferrari Hypercar works driver Antonio Fuoco, Fran&ccedil;ois Perrodo and Matthieu Vaxiviere will be racing before a home crowd.

In LMP3 Inter Europol Competition is in first place thanks to excellent driving from Alex Bukhantsov, Chun Ting Chou and Henry Cubides Olarte. Their success at Le Castellet places them nine points ahead of Rinaldi Racing, who will be bent on reiterating their opening round victory.

Competition will be equally fraught in LMGT3. The 14-car field is the largest on the grid, and includes six major manufacturers: Ferrari, Aston Martin, Corvette, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG and Porsche. Top of the championship tables for the moment, Kessel Racing and the #57 Ferrari 296 LMGT3 Evo of Takeshi Kimura, Mathys Jaubert and Daniel Serra will be all out to retain their nine-point lead over Proton Competition.

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<h2>Watch the 4 Hours of Imola live</h2>

The European Le Mans Series is one of the most prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans feeder series. Season after season, teams and drivers build up experience before facing the challenge of the world&rsquo;s greatest endurance race.

The 4 Hours of Imola will be streamed live on&nbsp;<a href="https://plus.fiawec.com/en/european-le-mans-series" target="_blank">FIAWEC+</a>, the official ELMS channel. With a FIAWEC+ account, fans can watch the whole race, access replays and highlights.

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4 hours of Imola: a clash that could reshape the ELMS season

Le Mans Classic Legend will feature four brand-new support races. Alongside the five traditional grids retracing the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, these four support series will add even more excitement to the event.

<h2>HSR Nascar Classic by Goodyear</h2>

Making its European debut at Le Mans Classic Legend, the HSR NASCAR Classic by Goodyear grid takes centre stage. Organised by Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR), the leading organiser of North American historic racing under the IMSA banner, this exceptional series will bring iconic NASCAR stock cars to Europe for the very first time.

This special appearance comes during a symbolic year, marking the 50th anniversary of NASCAR&#39;s first participation at Le Mans in 1976. It also continues the dialogue between American and European motorsport cultures initiated during the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023.

&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://files.peterauto.fr/share/4dVsP5BGVDu6SRnncVeH" target="_blank">HSR Nascar Classic by Goodyear Entry List</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;

<h2>GT3 Revival</h2>

Celebrating the first decade of the GT3 category, the GT3 Revival Series has been launched with the support of SRO Motorsport Group. The grid is open to GT3 cars built between 2006 and 2013, encompassing the first and second generations of these now-iconic machines. Also featured at selected GT World Challenge events and at Spa Classic, the series enjoys growing international exposure.

&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://files.peterauto.fr/share/DEh7LO5UwNY4Ydyqs8JB" target="_blank">GT3 Revival Entry List</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;

<h2>Porsche Classic Cup</h2>

Porsche France and Peter Auto celebrate one of the marque&#39;s most iconic one-make championships: the Porsche Cup. The grid will feature legendary models that have shaped the history of the Porsche Cup, from the 944 Turbo Cup to the 996 GT3 Cup (996.2 generation), including the 964, 993 and first-generation 996. With performance levels remarkably close, these cars promise highly competitive racing.

&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://files.peterauto.fr/share/KJOzN7hdbEF5WXlfRkIL" target="_blank">Porsche Classic Cup Entry List</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;

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<h2>Berlinetta Challenge</h2>

Dedicated to historic Ferrari Challenge cars, the Berlinetta Challenge will bring together the Ferrari 348, 355, 360 and 430&mdash;four generations of V8 berlinettas that defined the Italian manufacturer&#39;s racing heritage throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Prepared in strict accordance with their original specifications, these cars will revive the spirit of the early Ferrari Challenge championships, where performance depended above all on driving talent and mechanical excellence.

&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://files.peterauto.fr/share/subOzTok79daUnKLfE0A" target="_blank">Berlinetta Challenge Entry List</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;&lt;

<h2>Support Race Schedule</h2>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

Friday, 3 July 2026

09:20 &ndash; 10:05 &ndash; Porsche Classic Cup Qualifying 
10:20 &ndash; 10:55 &ndash; HSR NASCAR Classic by Goodyear Qualifying 
11:10 &ndash; 11:45 &ndash; GT3 Revival Qualifying 
12:00 &ndash; 12:45 &ndash; Berlinetta Challenge Qualifying 
18:22 &ndash; 18:57 &ndash; HSR NASCAR Classic by Goodyear Qualifying 
19:27 &ndash; 20:12 &ndash; Porsche Classic Cup Qualifying 
20:27 &ndash; 21:02 &ndash; GT3 Revival Qualifying 
21:17 &ndash; 22:02 &ndash; Berlinetta Challenge Qualifying

Saturday, 4 July 2026

09:20 &ndash; 10:10 &ndash; GT3 Revival Race 
11:20 &ndash; 12:05 &ndash; Porsche Classic Cup Race 
17:15 &ndash; 17:50 &ndash; HSR NASCAR Classic by Goodyear Race 
19:45 &ndash; 20:30 &ndash; Berlinetta Challenge Race

Sunday, 5 July 2026

10:24 &ndash; 10:59 &ndash; HSR NASCAR Classic by Goodyear Race 
14:14 &ndash; 15:07 &ndash; GT3 Revival Race 
15:24 &ndash; 15:59 &ndash; HSR NASCAR Classic by Goodyear Race

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Book your tickets for Le Mans Classic Legend through the event&#39;s <a href="https://www.lemansclassic.com/en/ticketing/" target="_blank">official ticketing</a>.

Discover the Support Races at Le Mans Classic Legend 2026

The #13 Courage C52 Nissan returns to the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans during Le Mans Classic Legend (2–5 July 2026). Spectators will be transported back in time to one of the most fascinating races in 24 Hours of Le Mans history thanks to the LMP class prototype.

Le Mans Classic Legend sees the past of the 24 Hours of Le Mans through today&rsquo;s eyes. The #13 Courage C52 Nissan will take pride of place among the Grid 8 GTs and prototypes (1994&ndash;99). A symbol of French endurance racing savoir-faire, the car that was a star of the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans symbolises a time when worldclass manufacturers and passionate independent carmakers shared a playground.

<h2>Happy times at Courage Comp&eacute;tition</h2>

At the end of the nineties, the 24 Hours of Le Mans was particularly vibrant. BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Nissan and <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/le-mans-classic-legend-the-panoz-lmp-1-roadster-s-from-the-1999-24-hours-is-back-60850">Panoz</a> all invested massively in endurance racing. Amid the big-name manufacturers, Courage Comp&eacute;tition promoted a different vision of the discipline.

Introduced for the 1999 season, the Courage C52 Nissan was the result of a collaboration between Yves Courage and Nissan. With a particularly finely-tuned V8 twin-turbo Nissan engine and a sleek chassis, it stood out for its elegance, reliability and efficiency.

At the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans, the #13 driven by Alex Caffi, Andrea Montermini and Domenico Schiattarella (three Italian Formula One drivers) achieved a remarkable sixth place overall. The result confirmed that Courage Comp&eacute;tition was well and truly in the same league as manufacturers with much more financial sway and remains one of the highlights of the local constructor&rsquo;s history.

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<h2>Grid 8, the reflection of a spectacular decade</h2>

For the C52, Le Mans Classic Legend is like racing in your back yard. Grid 8 is composed of cars that took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans between 1994 and 1999, a period considered to be one of the richest in the race&rsquo;s modern era.

Sophisticated prototypes ran alongside legendary GTs. The period saw the emergence of new technology, prestigious manufacturers and memorable battles that sparked passion among motorsport fans.

On track this weekend, the roar of engines, the characteristic shape of turn-of-the-century prototypes and flamboyant demonstrations will give spectators a taste of past 24 Hours of Le Mans.

This is a rare opportunity. It&rsquo;s not every day you see the #13 Courage C52 Nissan return to the circuit where it made history.

<a href="https://www.lemansclassic.com/en/ticketing/">Book your tickets for Le Mans Classic Legend now!</a>

Le Mans Classic Legend – The Courage C52 Nissan out on track

From July 2 to 5, 2026, Le Mans Classic Legend transforms the legendary circuit of the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans into a true journey through time. Featuring exhibitions, spectacular races, concerts, and entertainment for all audiences, the event celebrates cars from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s in a festive and immersive atmosphere. Plan your visit to make the most of the experience.

<h2>Day-by-day schedule</h2>

Each day of Le Mans Classic Legend offers a distinct atmosphere and highlights, allowing everyone to build their own experience.

<ul>
	<li>Thursday: arrival of competitors and clubs, entertainment, exhibitions</li>
	<li>Friday: practice sessions, paddock activities, evening concert</li>
	<li>Saturday: race start, Little Big Mans parade, concerts, and numerous exhibitions and activities</li>
	<li>Sunday: final track sessions and support races</li>
</ul>

&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemansclassic.com/en/information/programme/" target="_blank">View the full program</a> &lt;&lt;&lt;

<h2 style="text-align: left;">Dress code: relive the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s</h2>

Le Mans Classic Legend is also a cultural and stylistic experience. Here, automotive passion extends even to outfits.

Fans of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s are encouraged to bring back their iconic looks: bold colors, denim styles, vintage polos, retro sneakers, and cult accessories.

Whether in the grandstands, the paddock, or the heart of the activities, your style contributes to the overall atmosphere. Le Mans Classic Legend becomes a true space of expression, where everyone can showcase their personality.

<h2>Access: getting to Le Mans Classic Legend easily</h2>

Whatever your mode of transport, everything is designed to make your journey to the circuit easier.

By car or motorbike 
Le Mans is easily accessible from many major European cities:

<ul>
	<li>Paris: 205 km &ndash; about 2 hours (A11)</li>
	<li>Rennes: 161 km &ndash; 1 h 35 (A81, E50)</li>
	<li>Nantes: 183 km &ndash; 1 h 40 (A11)</li>
	<li>Tours: 102 km &ndash; 1 h 30 (A28)</li>
	<li>Bordeaux: 425 km &ndash; 4 h 20 (A28, A10)</li>
</ul>

To smooth your arrival, it is recommended to check your ticket color in advance (parking or reception area) to follow the correct route. Waze QR codes are also available to guide you directly to the right entrance point. Before your visit, make sure to consult the circuit map to optimize your journey.

By train (TGV) 
Le Mans is at the heart of the rail network, with fast connections from many cities:

<ul>
	<li>Paris Montparnasse: 1 hour</li>
	<li>Rennes: 1 h 25</li>
	<li>Nantes: 1 h 30</li>
	<li>Lyon: 3 hours</li>
	<li>Lille: 2 h 40</li>
	<li>London: 5 hours</li>
</ul>

From the station, two main options are available to reach the circuit:

<ul>
	<li>Tram line T1 toward Antar&egrave;s &ndash; Stade Marie Marvingt (final stop, East Gate access)</li>
	<li>Bus line 5 to &ldquo;Oasis &ndash; Centre des Expositions&rdquo; stop (North Gate access)</li>
</ul>

Public transport and soft mobility 
To avoid traffic jams, public transport is recommended:

<ul>
	<li>Tram T1: toward Antar&egrave;s &ndash; Stade Marie Marvingt</li>
	<li>Bus line 5: from Viaducs to &ldquo;Oasis &ndash; Centre des Expositions&rdquo;</li>
	<li>Bicycle: dedicated parking areas are available at the main circuit entrances (East, Panorama, Karting Pedestrians, Maison Blanche, Annex, Expo)</li>
</ul>

Le Mans Classic Legend 2026 opens its doors for four days of spectacle, sharing, and passion. A unique experience blending track action, music, and automotive culture&mdash;where everyone finds their place.

Book your tickets for Le Mans Classic Legend via the <a href="https://www.lemansclassic.com/en/ticketing/" target="_blank">official event ticketing platform</a>.

Plan your visit to Le Mans Classic Legend 2026

From 2-5 July, the Le Mans Classic Legend is offering spectators a journey through the history of endurance racing.  Among the iconic cars set to participate in this event is the Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S. With its massive bonnet, thunderous naturally aspirated V8 and unconventional design, the American racing star flawlessly represents the intrepidity forever fuelling the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Any time&nbsp;the Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S barrels down&nbsp;the pit straight or emerges at the end of&nbsp;Mulsanne, its presence on the scene is undeniable. More than 25&nbsp;years after taking the start in the 1999 24 Hours, this&nbsp;car still causes a sensation, and to see it on the track at the Le Mans Classic reminds us of&nbsp;an era when engineers still dared to do things strictly their way.

<h2>a&nbsp;silhouette that defies&nbsp;convention</h2>

In the late 1990s, most prototypes entered in the 24 Hours adopted a mid-rear engine architecture, but&nbsp;Panoz choice otherwise.

The&nbsp;car&#39;s carbon-fibre&nbsp;bodywork houses&nbsp;a carbon-fibre&nbsp;single shell&nbsp;chassis. But its&nbsp;truly distinctive feature is found at the&nbsp;front, namely&nbsp;a massive, naturally aspirated 6-litre&nbsp;Ford V8 prepared&nbsp;by Robert Yates, a renowned&nbsp;figure in American motorsport and NASCAR. Producing around 600 hp, this engine gives the Panoz a one-of-a-kind&nbsp;mechanical signature.

With its extended bonnet&nbsp;and pushed back cockpit, the LMP-1 Roadster S looks&nbsp;more like the&nbsp;Batmobile zipping around the circuit&nbsp;than it does a traditional prototype. It is no surprise the car&#39;s&nbsp;striking silhouette&nbsp;quickly made it a crowd favourite!

<h2>1999 24 hours of Le Mans: all eyes on&nbsp;the underdog</h2>

Unveiled mere&nbsp;weeks ahead of&nbsp;the pre-qualifying sessions in&nbsp;1999, the Panoz immediately dazzled the crowd thanks to its show-stopping&nbsp;appearance and the inimitable roar of its V8 engine.

The American team fielded two cars in the race&nbsp;manned&nbsp;by an impressive&nbsp;list&nbsp;of celebrated&nbsp;drivers&nbsp;including&nbsp;David Brabham, &Eacute;ric Bernard, Jan Magnussen, Johnny O&rsquo;Connell, Butch Leitzinger&nbsp;and Max Angelelli.

If any uncertainty existed relative to the Panoz&#39;s true potential, it&nbsp;centered more on reliability than performance. A few weeks before the race, an endurance test was conducted at the Paul Ricard circuit, cut short after 20 hours due to a head gasket failure. The team&nbsp;focused its&nbsp;final efforts on cooling and aerodynamics.

During the 1999 24 Hours, the&nbsp;#12 shared by&nbsp;Brabham, Bernard and&nbsp;Leitzinger managed to overcome&nbsp;a gearbox change and the replacement of an oil cooler to finish in seventh place overall. The impressive result solidified&nbsp;the project&#39;s credibility up&nbsp;against&nbsp;the giants of that era.

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<h2>experience it in person</h2>

Seeing a photo of a Panoz is one thing, but seeing it in action is something else entirely.

The Le Mans Classic Legend is making this&nbsp;rare opportunity a reality. Don&#39;t miss the chance to watch&nbsp;up close a car designed in an era when regulations still left plenty to the&nbsp;imagination, and to&nbsp;hear the distinctive thunder&nbsp;of its V8 echoing&nbsp;again around the 24 Hours circuit!

Along with the Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S, Grid 8 will re-shine a well-deserved spotlight&nbsp;on&nbsp;some of the most legendary&nbsp;cars of the second half of the 1990s.

<h2>living history</h2>

The Le Mans Classic Legend is not an open-air museum. It is a living celebration of the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans!&nbsp;Every car that hits the track tells a chapter of this century-long adventure. The Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S is all about&nbsp;boldness, the story of an American manufacturer who&nbsp;chose to follow its own path.&nbsp;

The Le Mans Classic Legend will be held from&nbsp;2-5 July.&nbsp;Purchase your&nbsp;tickets now on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lemansclassic.com/en/ticketing/" target="_blank">official ticketing website</a>.

Le Mans Classic Legend: the Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S from the 1999 24 Hours is back!

In 2027, the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be welcoming McLaren Racing to the Hypercar class. In addition, McLaren Trophy Europe will one of the curtain raisers, making Le Mans race week a celebration of the British marque.

A spectacular field of McLaren racing cars is set to gather next year at the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans, with rounds three and four of McLaren Trophy Europe on the billing as support races for the 95th running of France&rsquo;s endurance classic. These fixtures are scheduled before the main event, which sees two <a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/in-2027-mclaren-return-to-le-mans-to-pick-up-where-they-left-off-60760">McLaren MCL-HY Hypercars</a> compete in the top class, in addition to the McLaren GT3 EVOs fielded in LMGT3.

<h2>Le Mans, the ultimate playground for a McLaren get-together</h2>

McLaren Trophy Europe at Le Mans weaves a thread, making the special occasion a celebration of history and future. The 2027 support races will allow drivers from McLaren Trophy America to compete as guest entries, alongside teams running current McLaren GT3 EVO and GT4-spec customer racing cars. The multi-class format will make the event the largest gathering of McLaren GT racing cars ever assembled in competition.

Nick Collins, CEO, McLaren Automotive: &ldquo;To have McLaren Trophy Europe racing at Le Mans in 2027, the year we make <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">our debut in the Hypercar class</a>, will make the event incredibly special. The fact that it will also be an invitational race for our GT3 and GT4 clients, as well as open to our McLaren Trophy America competitors, will mark this out as a true celebration of McLaren. What better place than Le Mans &ndash; part of our Triple Crown legacy &ndash; to recognise this.&rdquo;

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l&rsquo;Ouest: &ldquo;Welcoming McLaren Trophy Europe to Le Mans in 2027 will add another strong dimension to what is already shaping up to be a very special edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. McLaren is part of the history of our race, and its return to the top class with the MCL-HY is a powerful symbol of the momentum currently driving endurance racing. Bringing together Hypercar, GT3, GT4 and McLaren Trophy competitors during the same week will create a unique celebration for the brand, its customers and the fans. Le Mans has always been a place where heritage and the future meet, and this announcement perfectly reflects that spirit.&rdquo;

The 95th 24 Hours Of Le Mans will be more than a race. It is already set to be a culmination of racing joy, with McLaren treating its fans to its full spectrum of race cars, from GT to highly-developed prototype.

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