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  1. Le Mans 24 Club
    For some dyed-in-the-wool fans, attending the 24 Hours of Le Mans has become something of an annual pilgrimage whereas, for others, it's a once-in-a-lifetime, bucket-list experience. But for everyone, choosing the best place from which to enjoy the race can turn the weekend into an unforgettable memory. Here’s a rundown of the best vantage points that offer far more than a simple grandstand seat.View the full article
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    Ford has confirmed its Hypercar entry for the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2027 onwards. The US carmaker is bent on a remake of its glorious past at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.View the full article
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    Alpine Endurance Team has lifted the lid on the livery that will adorn the A424 for the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans (11-15 June 2025). The French outfit has released the first official picture of its 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship hypercar entry.View the full article
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    With 135 days to go before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it’s time to announce the billing for the midweek live music acts. Two big names in France will be performing at the concert venue during the Free practice, qualifying and Hyperpole sessions on the Wednesday and Thursday before the race.View the full article
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    Manthey Racing has unveiled the liveries of the #85 (Iron Dames) and #92 (Manthey 1st Phorm) Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3s, set to compete in the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans (11-15 June 2025) and the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).View the full article
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    After a first win in 2024, the Porsche Penske Motorsport #7 Porsche 963 took victory at the 63rd Rolex 24 at Daytona. The German hypercar’s record now includes two 24-hour race wins.View the full article
  7. Le Mans 24 Club
    Tailored to the spectator experience, the 24 Hours of Le Mans consistently provokes intense emotions-turned-memories throughout race week and the main event. Plenty of factors contribute to the visual spectacle, including racing car tints.View the full article
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    Le Mans, Ignite your Senses | At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, every detail counts, and the sense of touch plays a crucial role in the relationship between driver and car. Sarah Bovy, a driver with the Iron Dames team competing in the LMGT3 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, believes that the physical connection with the car is crucial to her performance and the sensations experienced on track.View the full article
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    Team Peugeot TotalEnergies has named the drivers who will take the wheel of the two Peugeot 9X8s that will compete in the 2025 World Endurance Championship, including the season’s highlight, the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans (11-15 June).View the full article
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    BMW M Motorsport has officially announced its driver line-up for the forthcoming LMGT3 FIA World Endurance Championship season. Nine-time Grand Prix Moto champion Valentino Rossi is on the list.View the full article
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    Cadillac Racing and Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA proudly lifted the veil on their Hypercars entered for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (11-15 June 2025).View the full article
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    Amazing opportunity for someone (who has several million pounds) to acquire the original 917 used in the film Le Mans in 1971 https://www.mecum.com/lots/1128317/1969-porsche-917k/?aa_id=620294-0
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    Le Mans, ignite your senses | Food is an important component of what makes the 24 Hours of Le Mans so special. Arnold Robin, who drove the #78 Lexus RC F LMGT3 for French outfit Akkodis ASP Team in 2024, shares his unique take on the things that add spice to the endurance classic.View the full article
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    As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at some of the outstanding images from the 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans. With many exciting, unforgettable moments, the French endurance classic wrote yet another memorable chapter in the sport’s history. Enjoy our selection of the finest pictures captured by the official 24 Hours of Le Mans photographers.View the full article
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    The 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans cemented the race's pioneering role in committing to responsible and sustainable best practices. Several initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact were implemented involving cutting-edge technologies as well as increased public awareness and societal commitment. Here is a look back.View the full article
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    Applications to enter the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans open today, so what better time to unveil the track action scheduled for June 2025? We are introducing a new format to determine the starting grid and have a host of exciting support races lined up! The Scrutineering sessions held at Place de la République in Le Mans on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 June are free to attend. These sessions kick off the countdown to the race. The administrative and technical checks involve the 62 cars and the 186 drivers entered for the endurance marathon. Track action begins on Sunday 8 June. The whole field takes part in Test Day, when teams experiment their settings and rookie drivers get their first taste of the taxing circuit, recently voted France’s favourite monument. As well as these two sessions, spectators can cheer on the Ligier European Series competitors in the Le Mans round on the same day. NEW, EVEN MORE SPECTACULAR QUALIFYING FORMAT At the finish of the last 24 Hours of Le Mans there were nine cars in the same lap. Nine! That fact proves the importance of starting the race among the leaders. This year, to offer competitors and spectators an ever more spectacular race experience, the qualifying sessions have been reviewed. On Wednesday 11 June, LMP2 and LMGT3 teams take to the track for the 30-minute qualifying session. The top 12 will go through to the Hyperpole session the following day, which decides the top slots on the starting grid. The Hypercar session will take place shortly afterwards. The top 15 prototypes go through to Hyperpole. On Thursday 12 June there will be two Hyperpole sessions (H1 and H2). The 24 LMGT3 and LMP2s qualified for Hyperpole take to the track for a 20-minute battle (H1). Then the top eight in each class go through to H2 (15 minutes), which determines the starting grid. The Hypercars follow a similar format. The 15 qualified prototypes compete in H1 to decide which 10 go through to H2. Then comes an epic 15-minute showdown to determine who will start the race in the best position on Saturday. SPECTATOR-FRIENDLY SUPPORT RACES Hear that sound? We’re sure you recognise the growl of a Ford Mustang V8 engine. The LMGT3’s little sisters will be at Le Mans for the first time, in the Mustang Challenge. All Mustang Challenge entrants and qualified owners of a Ford Mustang Dark Horse R are invited to compete. Join us on Wednesday for two Free Practice sessions and on Thursday for Qualifying. The races take place on Friday and Saturday. Road to Le Mans will pit LMP3 and GT3 prototypes against each other during the two races on Thursday and Saturday. Prior to the races, the competitors, who numbered 58 last year, will have the opportunity to test the course on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 June during Free Practice and Qualifying. The highlight of the Michelin Le Mans Cup season, this event is not to be missed! Finally, the Porsche Sprint Challenge is a major fixture of endurance. Fans enjoy the familiar roar of the famous flat 6 engines. Free Practice for this series is scheduled for Wednesday 11 June, Qualifying on Thursday 12 June, with the two races on Thursday and Friday. PREDICTING THE WINNER IS A HAZARDOUS ENTERPRISE The 62 competitors set off in pursuit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans trophy at 16:00 on Saturday 14 June. No less than 13 makes are on the grid of the fourth round in the FIA World Endurance Championship, eight in the top class: Alpine, Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Peugeot, Porsche and Toyota. There is plenty of excitement surrounding the two Aston Martin Valkyries entering the fray this year. Nine makes line up in LMGT3: Aston Martin, BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, Lexus, Mercedes-AMG, McLaren and Porsche. FIA WEC newcomer Mercedes-AMG has two cars fielded by Italian team Iron Lynx. If you haven’t booked tickets yet, there’s still a chance to see the field in action. There are great offers on tickets for the practice and qualifying sessions, including the nail-biting Hyperpole sessions (from €23 for students). For the ultimate 24 Hours of Le Mans experience, there are several VIP packages available. Le Mans is more than a race, it’s a festival for the senses, with a host of trackside activities and live music to enjoy. Watch this space for details of all the off-track entertainment! Head to ticket.24h-lemans.com to see all our offers. Article source: Le Mans, 5th December 2024 - Press Release - L'Automobile Club de l'Ouest
  17. Le Mans 24 Club
    Le Mans, Ignite your senses | Since 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been regarded as the ultimate test in endurance racing. Only 145 drivers and 25 brands have ever reached the top step on the podium. The race is regarded as the Everest of motorsport by fans and competitors alike. Every triumph recorded in the history of the French endurance classic tells the story of an extraordinary conquest, destined to be remembered for all time.View the full article
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    In 2024, MissionH24, the collaborative program between the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and H24Project for the promotion of hydrogen in Endurance, has multiplied numerous experiments, some quite special.View the full article
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    Genesis, Hyundai's luxury line, intends to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and FIA World Endurance Championship in Hypercar in 2026. The carmaker's ambitious programme is supported by a strategic partnership with the French team IDEC Sport recognised for its expertise in the LMP2 category.View the full article
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    Le Mans, Ignite your senses | At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, sound isn’t just background noise – it’s a defining feature of the race. The thunderous roar of the engines resonates in spectators’ memories, with some cars earning legendary status for their distinctive acoustics.View the full article
  21. Le Mans 24 Club
    Porsche Penske Motorsport aims to make 24 Hours of Le Mans history next June with a 20th overall victory in the French endurance classic. The German manufacturer is working on every last detail of its 963 hypercar to meet this monumental challenge.View the full article
  22. Le Mans 24 Club
    Two thrilling races got the Asian Le Mans Series 2024-25 season off to a flying start in Sepang. With closely fought battles, unpredictable weather and awesome feats on the menu, the Malaysian weekend certainly lived up to its promise.View the full article
  23. Le Mans 24 Club
    Applications to enter the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans open today, so what better time to unveil the track action scheduled for June 2025? We are introducing a new format to determine the starting grid and have a host of exciting support races lined up!View the full article
  24. Le Mans 24 Club
    BMW M Motorsport has signed Kevin Magnussen to its 2025 Hypercar campaign roster. The Dane will take the wheel of one of the BMW M Team WRT’s two BMW M Hybrid V8’s in World Endurance Championship races next year.View the full article
  25. Le Mans 24 Club
    The 2024-25 season of the Asian Le Mans Series begins this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. The campaign will get off to a spectacular start with two four-hour races.View the full article

DISCLAIMER: Le Mans 24 Club is an independent, unofficial and unbiased forum/club for enthusiasts of this event and associated race events. The club is not part of The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) nor affiliated with or endorsed by them in any way. The material or media contained in these forums are submitted by the general public and is NOT endorsed by the ACO in any way. The official ACO website can be found at https://www.lemans.org/

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