Lewis Hamilton becomes the patron of the M24 museum at Le Mans

The M24 museum, built on the site of the previous museum of 24 Hours of Le MansThis time, it will be dedicated to motorsport in all its forms. Conceived by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and Richard Mille, the M24 aims to be a "A place where motorsport tells its own story and speaks to those who are not yet familiar with it. An exceptional collection—cars, objects, archives, stories—displayed to recreate a century of passion, innovation, and courage."

Seven-time world champion of Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton He is therefore joining the launch of the Le Mans museum by becoming its patron. The British driver will see one of his most iconic single-seaters, the Mercedes Benz The 2018 W09, with which he won the world title, will be exhibited in this new must-see location, at the entrance to the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit.

« What has been built here goes far beyond the scope of a car museum., explains Hamilton. “The M24 is a landmark, a space that tells the stories of the races, the women and men involved, but also the technologies that have given the 24 Hours of Le Mans and all motorsports their unique status. The M24 houses an exceptional collection of cars and objects, including a number of Formula 1 models that can't be found anywhere else. These models, alongside many other legendary cars, make this museum a truly unique place.”

Accessible all year round, the M24 will be free for holders of tickets to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, from June 10 to 14.

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