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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.

At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, an admission ticket for the Wednesday and Thursday free practice and qualifying sessions, for the race weekend or for the full week grants the holder access to the general enclosure, the Mulsanne and Arnage Corners, the race village, the spectator mounds and the on-site events and entertainment (pitwalk, fan zones, concerts and funfair). But have you considered an official hospitality facility for a totally unique way of enjoying the race? VIP packages offer racegoers a selection of magnificent views of various points of the track for a fully immersive experience.

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<h2>An outstanding view over the&nbsp;Corvette Turn</h2>

Located at the heart of the Karting des 24 Heures, Starter24 is the place to be for spectators eager to feel the full energy of the race in a fan-friendly atmosphere. 
The spacious terrace offers an unrivalled view of the Corvette Turn, where drivers rely on downforce to keep the car firmly on the tarmac. With a slight gradient forcing the cars towards the outside of the turn, the drivers must be wary of overstepping the track limits to avoid the wrath of Race Control! This is also an ideal spot to enjoy watching the most exciting track tussles in a relaxed setting.

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<h2>All the magic of the starting ceremony</h2>

If you want to explore all the aspects of the event, Pavillon24 is just what you&rsquo;re looking for. This VIP package includes access to several exclusive vantage points:

<ul>
	<li>The Karting des 24 Heures terrace to watch the cars negotiate Corvette Turn</li>
	<li>A strategically placed grandstand to feel the magic of the starting ceremony&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A box with a lofty view of the pit lane where the team&rsquo;s strategies are played out</li>
</ul>

This facility takes you straight to the heart of the action and offers an insight into the different facets of the race.

<h2>The Motul Raccordement Turn you&rsquo;ve never seen it before</h2>

Just a stone&rsquo;s throw from the paddocks and the pit building, Le Mans Spirit Club transports you straight to the heart of the event. The remarkable terrace offers an outstanding view of Motul Raccordement Turn where the cars return from public road to purpose-built racetrack. The kerbs of both chicanes come into play as the drivers seek to maintain the highest possible speed though this technical section. Every fraction of a second counts here before crossing the timing line! A chance to spot the most skilful drivers and the best adjusted cars. 
This top-quality facility is the perfect place to discover the &ldquo;spirit of Le Mans&rdquo; in ultimate comfort.

<h2>A bird&rsquo;s eye view</h2>

Panoramic24 does exactly what it says on the tin! Located facing the garages, this premium lounge offers a breathtaking view encompassing the starting ceremony on the pit straight and the pit lane, and extends as far as the legendary Dunlop Curve. Follow the action night and day from an outdoor walkway or in sumptuous surroundings. 
Bespoke services and a quality programme of activities turn this experience into long-cherished memories.

<h2>The most exclusive points of the&nbsp;circuit</h2>

Our Gold Experience is our ultimate package for a totally immersive adventure. This package opens the door to the most select parts of the Circuit des 24 Heures, such as Indianapolis, Mulsanne Corner and the Daytona Chicane, and to a range of exclusive activities. From dawn to dusk, let yourself be guided through a specially tailored programme and tingle with the excitement of the race like never before. 
With these various VIP options, every spectator can find their own ideal location from which to enjoy the 24 Hours of Le Mans. So, why not transform your passion for the race into an unforgettable experience? Contact our hospitality team today and find the VIP package best suited to you.

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The best vantage points from which to enjoy the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2025

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.

Under the Ford Performance banner, the top class entry comes with a will to win the race outright. 
Ford reigned supreme at Le Mans between 1966 and 1969. Since that streak, the Dearborn brand has contented itself with class wins. First, in 2016 with the Ford GT in LMGTE PRO and more recently with the Ford Mustang in LMGT3.

Bill Ford, Ford Motor Company Executive Chair makes his company&rsquo;s ambitions clear: &ldquo;We are entering a new era for performance and racing at Ford.&nbsp; You can see it from what we&rsquo;re doing on-road and off-road. When we race, we race to win. And there is no track or race that means more to our history than Le Mans. &nbsp;It is where we took on Ferrari and won in the 1960s. &nbsp;It is where we returned 50 years later and shocked the world and beat Ferrari again. I am thrilled that we&rsquo;re going back to Le Mans and competing at the highest level of endurance racing. We are ready to once again challenge the world, and &lsquo;go like hell!&rsquo;&rdquo;

<h2>TEN Hypercar MAKES In 2027!</h2>

Ford&rsquo;s return adds even more spice to the already delectable FIA WEC field. Alpine, Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Peugeot, Porsche and Toyota are already on the Hypercar grid, to be joined by Genesis in 2027. &ldquo;Ford has been synonymous with success both on and off-track for decades,&rdquo; says FIA WEC head Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Lequien. &ldquo;We are delighted that the company has chosen the FIA World Endurance Championship for its latest challenge. To have at least ten major automotive brands committed to the series&rsquo; top-tier in 2027 is testament to the championship&rsquo;s stellar momentum and growth.&quot;

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l&rsquo;Ouest, stresses the historic element behind the announcement: &ldquo;It is wonderful news to welcome Ford back to the top level of the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time in almost 60 years. It is a brand that has always had a close affinity with this very special race, and history shows that Ford does not compete to finish second. The renewal of its famous rivalry with Ferrari is truly an exciting prospect.&rdquo;

More details on the Ford entry for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA WEC coming soon.

Ford in the top class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027

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.

Alpine has drawn precious lessons from the A424&rsquo;s d&eacute;but season in the premier league of endurance racing. After a learning curve that produced&nbsp;<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/alpine-endurance-team-firmly-focused-on-2025-59122">a series of very promising showings</a>, culminating in a podium at the 6 Hours of Fuji, the team wrapped up the season in fourth place.

The 2025 version of the A424 will feature a new livery that illustrates Alpine&rsquo;s racing heritage and its commitment to returning to the pinnacle of the sport. Meanwhile, the team is stepping up its preparations for the forthcoming season in which it hopes to build on the experience acquired last term to rival with the best outfits on the Hypercar grid.

On 5 February, Alpine is due to reveal the line-ups that will defend the team&rsquo;s colours in 2025. We already know that Charles Milesi, Paul-Loup Chatin, Ferdinand Habsburg, Mick Schumacher, Jules Gounon and Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Makowiecki will be involved. This announcement will firm up the team&rsquo;s ambitions before the WEC season gets underway with the Qatar 1812 km.

Alpine unveils A424 Hypercar livery for 2025

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.

The Automobile Club de l&rsquo;Ouest is honoured to announce the first headline acts of the week. The weekend billing remains under wraps for the moment!&nbsp; 
 
Wednesday 11 June from 20:00: Eddy de Pretto + support band 
 
Eddy de Preto began his career in 2017 with a hard-hitting EP entitled Kid in which he explored differences, the shackles of tradition, and virility, setting himself up as an outlier as he did so. Yet his preoccupations echoed a strong undercurrent within society. The response was unequivocal. The infatuation was immediate.&nbsp;

A year later, de Pretto&rsquo;s album Cure acknowledged the change afoot within his generation, his heightened awareness and his firm stand. He shot to stardom. The album went triple platinum, selling 300,000 copies sold and attracting four nominations for French music awards. He barely left the stage in the next two years, filling venues all over France and ending with ten performances at the Elys&eacute;e Montmartre in Paris &ndash; a far cry from his first gigs alone on stage with his iPhone.&nbsp;

His second album &Agrave; tous les b&acirc;tards (2021) is a generous offering. The autobiographical songs are extremely personal yet mirrored in each of us. There lies the essence of Eddy de Pretto&rsquo;s popularity: he speaks to so many people. He followed up the album release with six gigs at Le Bataclan before embarking on another tour of France.&nbsp;

Thursday 12 June 2025, from 20:00: support band, followed by Pascal&nbsp;Obispo (22:00) 
 
It&rsquo;s not every day you celebrate your 30th anniversary as a singer. 
 
Following on from a sell-out tour including several festivals, Pascal Obispo presents Correspondances. The intimate new show blends his best-known and much-loved work with a host of surprises. 
 
Head for the concert venue straight after the new-format Hyperpole session.&nbsp;In the LMGT3 and LMP2 classes, the 24 cars 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.&nbsp;The Hypercars follow a similar format. The 15 prototypes qualified the day before will compete in H1 to determine the 10 competitors who will take part in H2. Then comes an epic 15-minute showdown to determine who will start the race in the best position on Saturday.&nbsp;

Don&rsquo;t miss the practice and qualifying sessions!

Tickets for the race itself sold out in a matter of hours, but you can still attend the practice and qualifying sessions, including the Hyperpole &ndash; and the concerts. Admission from &euro;23 for students. Green Tickets (&euro;62) are available for Wednesday and Thursday for those who choose low-carbon transport to reach the circuit (<a href="https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/info/ticketing">Terms and Conditions</a>).

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24 Hours of Le Mans: Eddy de Pretto and Pascal Obispo head the midweek concert line-up!

The British manufacturer entered four Vantage GTEs (two in LM GTE Pro and two in LM GTE Am). Three of them received the chequered flag.

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