The 89th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans postponed

It was only a matter of time, it's now official. THE 24 Hours of Le Mans 2021 will not take place on June 12 and 13 as originally planned. Given the current health situation, the ACO has decided to postpone the 89th edition of the Le Mans double clock tower.

As we announced to you in our No. 2301 and on our site, the Le Mans classic has been rescheduled for August 21 and 22. A postponement which could have consequences for the rest of the world championshipEndurance and ELMS.

« By this choice, the ACO wishes to give itself every chance of welcoming the public, in strict compliance with health measures. », explains the Automobile Club de l’Ouest.

The @ 24heuresdumans reported to.
We cannot imagine organizing our race for the second year in a row without spectators.
We hope that this postponement will allow us to welcome you in greater numbers.

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- 24 Heures du Mans (@ 24heuresdumans) March 4, 2021

« This decision, although difficult to make, is the most appropriate, continues Pierre Fillon, president of the ACO. We cannot imagine organizing the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the second year in a row without spectators. It is then our duty to do everything possible to achieve this essential objective while guaranteeing competitors visibility throughout the season.

We work tirelessly to offer a safe event, providing the necessary and essential health guarantees. The show promises to be thrilling on the track, with the arrival of the new Hypercar category ».

The ACO made this decision in order to “ maximum visibility to competitors, partners and spectators, as well as to maintain the FIA ​​calendar WEC current ». 

The entry list for the next 24 Hours of Le Mans will be communicated on March 9.