On Sunday 24 October, the 4 Hours of Portimão will bring the curtain down on the 2021 European Le Mans Series season with what is shaping up to be an exciting race. No fewer than 41 cars will take to the Algarve track where titles in LMP2 Pro/Am, LMP3 and LMGTE are still to be decided.

Kamui Kobayashi driving No 7 Toyota Gazoo Racing takes pole position for this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. Outright track record holder Kobayashi seals pole with sensational 3m23.900s lap. Hub Auto Porsche take surprise pole in LMGTE Pro. Session red flagged after accident for Kevin Estre’s Porsche at Indianapolis...

Having taken a back seat for a long time, the mental aspects of sport is currently receiving more attention. We spoke to some 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers about their experience of mental training.

With 25 entrants, the LMP2 class is the largest of the 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans. The top contenders will determine what precisely will give an edge within this very homogeneous class.