What date is Le Mans 2023?

10-11 June 2023Le Mans 24 Hours race weekend is 10-11 June 2023. Le Mans Classic 2023 : The next Le Mans Classic weekend is 29th June — 3rd July 2023.

Is there a Le Mans Classic in 2023?

Latest Event News: The dates for the next Le Mans Classic are confirmed. The event will now take place from the 29th June to the 3rd July 2023. Please call us now to reserve all your tickets.

How much does it cost to attend Le Mans?

2022 PRICES

The “Early Bird” price for a Race Week admission ticket is €82. The €7 reduction on the full price of €89 applies until 28 February 2022. Race Weekend tickets are available for €73 (Early Bird rate). The full price will be €79.

Where is the next Le Mans race?

Circuit 24 Hours of Le Mans2020, 2019, 2018, …Le Mans2006, 2004, 2002, …Mulsanne straight (Le Mans 24Hr…2001
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What date is Le Mans 2022?

Jun 11, 2022 – Jun 12, 20222022 24 Hours of Le Mans / Dates

Where is Le Mans held 2023?

All Le Mans race events take place at the Le Mans 24 Hours Circuit (aka Circuit Bugatti du Mans). All Le Mans race events take place at the Le Mans 24 Hours Circuit (aka Circuit Bugatti du Mans). From Alencon follow the D338 to the circuit. The D338 is the main road between Le Mans and Alençon.

Was Ford vs Ferrari filmed at Le Mans?

A few scenes were filmed at tracks and roadways in Georgia such as Hwy 46 in Statesboro, Georgia. The Le Mans grandstands, pits, and garages were replicated at the Agua Dulce Airpark in Agua Dulce.

Is there a dress code for Le Mans Classic?

There is a dress code

That means trainers and shorts are out in favour of shirts, trousers and possibly a leather bomber jacket to complete the look. Classic describe their style as 'sport-chic', though with a 50-year window to choose from you are not limited on choice.

How many miles do they drive in the 24 Hours of Le Mans?

The racing circuit is roughly 8.5 miles (13.6 km) long, and the race is run in June, on one of the shortest nights of the year.
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24 Hours of Le Mans.

year	car	drivers
2016	Porsche 919 Hybrid	Romain Dumas, Neel Jani, Marc Lieb
2017	Porsche 919 Hybrid	Earl Bamber, Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley

Do you need tickets for Le Mans?

TICKETS YOU WILL NEED

1 x Week general enclosure ticket, you will require 1 ticket for each member of your party. This ticket will cover you from Sunday to Sunday and gain you access to all of the general enclosures within the Le Mans 24 Hour race circuit, including access to the Arnage & Mulsanne corners.

Where is Le Mans 2023?

Will BMW return to Le Mans?

BMW M Motorsport has confirmed it will return to Le Mans 24 hours series from 2024 with the BMW M Hybrid V8, after a two decade hiatus. First it will debut in the North American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2023.

Did Steve McQueen ever drive at Le Mans?

McQueen didn't actually race in the real Le Mans as he had hoped — the film company's insurers put paid to that idea — but he did drive the 917 on screen and in stunt sequences.

Why was Ford disqualified from Le Mans?

According to the FIA and ACO, the two sanctioning bodies for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the total fuel volume for the #68 car was "found to be in excess of the permitted limit." The maximum allowed volume for fuel tanks is 97 liters. Post-race scrutineering revealed the car to have had a maximum capacity of 97.83 liters.

How do drivers sleep during Le Mans?

We use light therapy lamps to stay awake and exercise bikes and warm up routines to get into the swing of things. We force our bodies to wake up.” Naps are also in order for some, with Thomas Laurent saying: “Last year, I managed pretty well. I had two 15-20 minute naps.

Do you drive 24 hours in Le Mans?

How long do 24 Hours of Le Mans drivers drive for? Driver changes are crucial to succeeding at 24 Hours of Le Mans — teams must rotate through three drivers during the race. During the 24 hours, no driver can be in the car for more than 14 hours, and drivers tend to drive for between 45 minutes and four hours.

Do Le Mans driver sleep?

"In theory, you can get five hours sleep over the course of the race," says Paul-Loup Chatin. "Last year, I managed pretty well. I had two 15-20 minute naps. It was enough to keep up the pace", says Rebellion Racing driver Thomas Laurent.

Do Le Mans drivers still run to their cars?

The famous “Le Mans Start” originally had drivers start outside their vehicles, run to their cars, start the engines, and drive off. This proved to be dangerous, so the procedure was changed in 1970. Drivers then began the race inside their vehicles with their safety harnesses already in place.

Will Corvette go to Le Mans?

A Chevrolet Corvette C8. R is confirmed to compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans next year in the LMGTE Am class.

Is Ferrari joining Le Mans?

Now it's the turn of Ferrari, returning to top-level endurance racing for the first time in 50 years with the 499P. Ferrari's new race car will compete in the Le Mans 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship season, making its race debut at the 1000 Miles of Sebring.

Why did Audi stop racing Le Mans?

After 13 overall Le Mans victories, its diesel R18 was retired amid the dieselgate scandal and heavy investment in electric cars by its parent company, the Volkswagen Group. “Formula E has accompanied the transformation phase at Audi,” said Markus Duesmann, Audi's head of technical development.

Has a 911 ever won Le Mans?

The year 1966 marked the first time that a Porsche 911 entered the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Jacques Dewes and Jean Kerguen promptly won the two- liter GT class with their 911 S.

Has any American car won Le Mans?

The GTS-R program ran through three generations of Viper, from 1996 to 2014. Over that period, it scored class wins at the 1998, 1999, and 2000 24 Hours of Le Mans, solidifying the Viper as a true American sports car—not just a straight-line muscle machine.

Do drivers eat during Le Mans?

Drivers then eat and rest before returning to drive. Today it is a rule that three drivers share each car. At the end of the 24 hours, the car which has driven the most laps of the track wins the race.

Do Le Mans drivers listen to music?

Drivers do not listen to music when they are racing because it would distract and hinder their ability to hear essential radio instructions or noises from the car. The team radio instructions are crucial for the race as they contain messages about strategy and other important decisions.