The 24 Hours of Le Mans, often considered the greatest endurance race in the world, is a prestigious automotive race held annually in June in the Sarthe region of France. Established in 1923 under the name "Grand Prix d’Endurance de 24 Heures - Coupe Rudge-Whitworth," this race has become a legendary event in motorsport over the decades.

On a 13.626 km circuit, drivers and their cars must endure for 24 hours. They face numerous challenges, including nighttime driving and sometimes harsh weather conditions, testing the durability of their vehicles. Major automobile manufacturers come to showcase their technological prowess to the public and gain international acclaim.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans has made history and even survived World War II. The event has become a vital part of French heritage. Now over a century old, it continues to grow in significance, attracting both automotive enthusiasts and the general public, as the experience of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime!

At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the track is shared by three categories: Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3.

Hypercar: These are prototypes and production-based cars, either hybrid or non-hybrid, with a closed cockpit. They develop up to 680 horsepower and can reach a top speed of 330 km/h. They must weigh at least 1,030 kilograms and are equipped with Michelin tires. This category is reserved for professional drivers.

LMP2: These are prototypes with a closed cockpit, suitable for both professional and amateur drivers. They have a top speed of 315 km/h and must weigh at least 950 kilograms. They use Goodyear tires.

LMGT3: These are Grand Touring (GT) cars derived from production models and are entered by private teams only. They have a top speed of 300 km/h and must weigh at least 1,280 kilograms. They are fitted with Goodyear tires and are driven by both professional and amateur drivers.

Find the list of entrants for the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours in the coming months.

How can you follow the race?
You can follow the race on the circuit thanks to :
- Giant screens
- The announcer's voice
- The 24H LE MANS TV application
- Live Timing
- 24 Hours radio (91.5 FM)

Follow the race from home on :
- Eurosport
- L'Équipe TV
- 24H LE MANS TV application
- Live Timing

The Le Mans 24 Hours podium takes place on Sunday 15 June after 4pm on the pit straight. The traditional track invasion will also take place at this time.

Since 2020, you can attend the Hyperpole. Scheduled on Thursdays, it sees 24 competitors (eight in Hypercar, eight in LMP2 and eight in LMGT3) battle it out over the 13.626km circuit, in full pursuit of pure speed and without traffic constraints.

Yes, several activities are scheduled throughout the Le Mans 24 Hours week, starting from June 7, the first day of the Scrutineering. There will be autograph sessions, visits to the stands, fan zones, hydrogen and manufacturer villages, official shops...
For more information, we will get back to you soon with the detailed schedule.

This year, in order to offer competitors and spectators an ever more spectacular show on the track, the format of qualifying is changing.

On Wednesday, June 11, after an initial Free Practice session, the competitors entered in LMP2 and LMGT3 will set off for 30 minutes of Qualifying. The challenge? Only the 12 best cars in these respective categories will be able to take part in the Hyperpole sequence the following day. A few minutes later, the Hypercars will take to the track for a session of a similar duration. The 15 best prototypes will take part in the following day's session.

On Thursday, June 12, not one but two sessions (Hyperpole 1 and Hyperpole 2) are on the program as part of Hyperpole!

On the LMGT3 and LMP2 side, the 24 cars qualified the day before (2x12) will first take part in 15 minutes of on-track battle during H1. Only the top 8 cars in these respective categories will advance to H2, which will determine the starting grid after a new 15-minute session.

In Hypercar, the principle is similar. The 15 prototypes qualified the day before will compete in H1 to determine the 10 competitors who will take part in H2. This will be followed by 15 epic minutes where the favorites will try to lower the times to start in the best conditions on Saturday.

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. On Friday and Saturday, two races will be on the programme to the delight of spectators.

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.

Finally, Road to Le Mans will pit LMP3 and GT3 prototypes against each other during the two races that will take place on Thursday and Saturday. Previously, the competitors, who numbered 58 last year, will have the opportunity to take possession of the circuit on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 June during Free Practice and Qualifying.

The support races take place from Test Day and from Wednesday 11 June to the morning of Saturday 14 June. We'll be back shortly with details of the day-by-day timetable.