Pierre Fillon: “Postponing the 24 Hours of Le Mans proves to be the most appropriate solution”

Information regarding the postponement of the 24 Hours of Le Mans was not long in being made official by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest. The 88th edition of the Sarthe double clock tower will indeed take place on September 19 and 20.

Pierre Fillon, president of the ACO, says more about the reasons behind this choice: “ Report the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2020, initially scheduled for June 13 and 14, is now proving to be the most suitable solution to the exceptional health circumstances that we are all currently experiencing.

First of all, I would like to ask everyone not to take any risks for themselves, their loved ones and others. Today, we need to stop the spread of this virus. I would also like to have a warm thought for all the medical personnel mobilized for the health of all.

The postponement of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on September 19 and 20, 2020 implies modifications to our various calendars and our various championships (WEC, ELMS, Michelin Le Mans Cup. Editor’s note), which will be announced soon. We will do everything we can to ensure the safety and quality of our events. Competitors, partners, fans, media, medical services, organizational teams, commissioners, we are teaming up together, more than ever. »

This is the second time since after 1968 that the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be held in September.