The world’s oldest sports car race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, is held annually over the second weekend in June. The event started in 1923 and is an endurance race designed to test not only the speed of the car and the driver, but also their ability to drive over a 24 hour period.

This year sees the 77^th race with events commencing with scrutineering and practice sessions on Wednesday 10^th June. Alongside the official 24 hour race, the Le Mans event also hosts several other races, Formula Le Mans Cup and Le Mans Legend.  It is a very special year for Aston Martin as it marks the 50th Anniversary of their first win in the event.

The itinerary for the event has been released as followed:

10^th June – practice sessions for Formula Le Mans Cup and the 24 Hours of Le Mans

11^th June – qualifying practice sessions for Le Mans Legend, Formula Le Mans Cup and 24 Hours of Le Mans

12^th June – Driver’s parade

13^th June –Warm up for 24 Hours of Le Mans, Race of Le Mans Legend, start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

14^th June – Finish of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Further information can be found at www.lemans.org