The complete program for the 24 2023 Hours of Le Mans

On Saturday June 10, at 16 p.m., the 24 Hours of Le Mans, 4th round of the 2023 season of the World ChampionshipEndurance of the FIA, will celebrate their Centenary.

The complete program for the 24 2023 Hours of Le Mans

On Thursday, June 1, a unique exhibition in the world will open its doors at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum. 65 models that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, accompanied by 21 emblematic cars from the event, will be on display. 

The next day, Friday June 2, the traditional technical and administrative checks will begin. The “Weighing”, installed at Place de la République in Le Mans, is a highlight. This event will continue on Saturday June 3, with a surprise for all enthusiasts: eight cars will drive in the city center of Le Mans:

• Oreca 07-Gibson #63 Prema Racing (LMP2)
• Chevrolet Corvette C8.R #33 Corvette Racing (LMGTE Am)
• Ferrari 488 GTE Evo #57 Kessel Racing (LMGTE Am)
• Porsche 911 RSR-19 #77 Dempsey-Proton Racing (LMGTE Am)
• Porsche 911 RSR-19 #86 GR Racing (LMGTE Am)
• Ferrari 488 GTE Evo #100 Walkenhorst Motorsport
• Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 #24 Hendrick Motorsports
• Chenard & Walcker 1923

Subsequently, a launch party will be organized in town. This ceremony will honor the volunteers, track marshals and community agents working during the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

On Sunday June 4, the cars will hit the track with Test Day. For the first time, a support race, the Ligier European Series, will take place during this day. Places are still available to attend the Test Day, which will notably allow you to discover the 16 Hypercars on track.

Tuesday June 6 is a day organized for the public. On the circuit, there will be a visit to the stands, signing session and pit stop challenge respectively. This initiative, renewed for the second year in a row, allows us to highlight mechanics by challenging them to change wheels. A great spotlight for these people in the shadows! Two signing sessions are also organized: one on the circuit, from 14 p.m., then in the city center, from 18 p.m. 

Wednesday June 7, the competition will resume. After various support race sessions in the morning (Porsche Carrera Cup, Ferrari Challenge, Road to Le Mans), the first Free Practice and Qualifying for the 24 Hours of Le Mans will take place. In the evening, Zazie will open the concerts on the main stage of Le Mans. 

Since 2020, Thursday has been synonymous with Hyperpole. This spectacular session will let 24 competitors (8 in Hypercar, 8 in LMP2 and 8 in LMGTE Am) compete on the 13,626 km of the circuit, from 20 p.m., in full search of pure speed, and without traffic constraints. The famous British rock band Razorlight will perform in the evening. 

Official celebration of the Centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Friday June 9: after the support races in the morning, the famous parade of drivers will cross Le Mans from 14 p.m. Many activities will be organized on the circuit to celebrate the magic of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

The public on the track

From 15 p.m. to 20 p.m., spectators can experience an exceptional moment by hitting the 24 Hours of Le Mans track. Access to the General Enclosure area is via the 24 Hours of Le Mans Entrance Ticket while the other key sites of the circuit (from the Tertre Rouge to the Porsche corners) are free and accessible to anyone by means of soft transport: on foot, by bike, by scooter or rollerblades.

Pilots Parade

The 27th edition of the Drivers' Parade takes place in downtown Le Mans. All the drivers entered in the Centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans parade aboard historic vehicles. The organizer, Classic Automotive, in partnership with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, offers a festive and memorable show throughout the specially designed route through the streets of Le Mans. Please note, new schedule since the start of the parade is scheduled at 14 p.m. and ends at 16:30 p.m.

The great Centenary auction

As part of the Centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a spectacular and unique auction is taking place on the track from 15 p.m. to 18:30 p.m. Organized by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and RM Sotheby's, 21 authentic cars having competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be put up for sale and will take to the track. Among these cars, we find in particular a Aston Martin LM8 from 1932, a Ferrari 121 LM from 1955, a Alpine A210 from 1967, a Lancia LC2 from 1984 or even a Chrysler Viper GTS-R from 1997. Attention collectors… And to the great pleasure of the spectators, who will be able to admire these exceptional models from the stands.

The 24 Hours Family in the spotlight and presentation of the legends

In order to properly celebrate the Centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest has put together an exceptional program through an Official Ceremony which will take place on the pit straight from 19 p.m. The 24 Hours Family will be in the spotlight. From 19:30 p.m. the presentation of the Legends will take place. Drivers and cars from the Great Centenary Exhibition will offer spectators exceptional memories, including a “Le Mans-style” start at 20:45 p.m. Many prizes will also be won in the stands, including helicopter flights over the circuit or even a lap of the track alongside a driver. An aerial passage (at 19 p.m.) will accompany this moment, marked by the flyover of the Patrouille de France at 19:15 p.m. These celebrations are scheduled on the pit straight between 19 p.m. and 21 p.m.

Bob Sinclar concert

French electronic music producer and DJ Christophe Le Friant built his career under the name Bob Sinclar, spreading the sounds of French house internationally from the late 90s to the 2000s. In the mid-2000s, his trio Western Dream, Soundz of Freedom and Born in '69 was certified gold in France. In 2005, his song "Love Generation" topped charts around the world, while Bob Sinclar received a Grammy nomination the following year for another hit, "World, Hold On (Children of the Sky)”, in collaboration with Steve Edwards.

Meet from 20 p.m. in the Pop Art Concert Fan Zone.

Centennial Night Show

The festivities linked to the Centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans end in apotheosis thanks to a breathtaking night show. It combines a fireworks show and a show of 400 drones! Come to the Pop Art Concert Fan Zone to attend this unique show.

Please note that the activities on Tuesday and Friday are only accessible with the Week Entrance Ticket. 

The start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans will take place on Saturday June 10 at 16 p.m. Before this crucial moment, numerous events will come to celebrate the Centenary, such as the car parade of the Great Centenary Exhibition and legendary drivers. This Saturday day will end with the Centenary Show and the Mika concert. 

See you on Sunday June 11 at 16 p.m. to find out the big winner! Which of Porsche, Ferrari, Toyota, Peugeot , Glickenhaus, Cadillac or Vanwall will win the unique Trophy produced by La Monnaie de Paris?