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From today's Ouest-France
Hundreds of thousands of spectators will flock to the Sarthe circuit on Saturday June 10 and Sunday June 11, 2023 for an exceptional edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The centenary of the mythical race in which 62 teams and 186 drivers will take part will be sold out, all the places having found takers less than two months after the opening of the ticket office.
A few weeks before the event, the sports program and the details of the events that will animate Le Mans and the surrounding towns in June are becoming clearer.
+ The centenary entertainment program in Sarthe
Friday 2 and Saturday 3 June
Like every year, the weighing, administrative and technical checks will kick off the crazy week of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A golden opportunity for the public to approach the racing cars and drivers. The free event will take place on Place de la République, in the city centre of Le Mans from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
At 6 p.m. on Saturday June 3, the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans launch party will also be held.
Sunday June 4
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: test day which allows the teams to make the final adjustments on the circuit. It is also an opportunity for drivers who have never raced at Le Mans to complete the mandatory circuit laps to take the start.
8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Ligier European series free practice.
9.15 a.m. – 9.35 a.m.: Ligier European series qualifying practice.
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Ligier European series race.
Monday, June 5
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.: centenary exhibition
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.: 24 Hours of Le Mans karting accessible for karting and simulator sessions
Tuesday, June 6
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.: the 24 Hours of Le Mans museum, located at the entrance to the circuit, is accessible free of charge on presentation of a “week” or “weekend” ticket.
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.: 24 Hours of Le Mans karting accessible for karting and simulator sessions
1 p.m. – 6 p.m.: circuit open to the public
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: driver signing session on the pit lane
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: pit stop challenge. The mechanics of the 62 teams will compete to achieve the fastest refuelling per category.
4 p.m. – 11 p.m.: Les R’Hunaudières. The theme of the 7th edition will be "2023, twice 50 years" to celebrate both the centenary but also the 50th anniversary of the victory of the French crew Henri Pescarolo and Gérard Larousse, with Matra in 1973.
6 p.m.: driver signing sessions in the city centre of Le Mans.
Wednesday, June 7
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: free practice for the support races. Ferrari Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup and Road to Le Mans
9 am – 7 pm: the 24 Hours of Le Mans museum, located at the entrance to the circuit, is accessible free of charge on presentation of a “week” or “weekend” ticket.
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.: exhibition of the Ford racing association with 80 emblematic racing cars that participated in the 24 hours of Le Mans sports cars from renowned brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and McLaren on the Place du Jet-d'Eau in front Cathedral.
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.: 24 Hours of Le Mans karting accessible for karting and simulator sessions.
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: free practice
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.: qualifying practice
8 p.m.: concert. The names of the artists will be communicated soon.
10 p.m. to midnight: free practice
Thursday June 8
9 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.: free practice for the Ferrari Challenge and Porsche Carrera Cup support races. Road to Le Mans qualifying practice (two sessions).
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Arnage in the race, Place Mitterrand in Arnage. Exhibition of 80 prestigious vehicles, vintage cars and motorcycles, parade in the streets from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., second parade within the event grounds around 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.: 24 Hours of Le Mans karting accessible for karting and simulator sessions.
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.: the 24 Hours of Le Mans museum, located at the entrance to the circuit, is accessible free of charge on presentation of a “week” or “weekend” ticket.
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.: free practice
8 p.m.: concert. The names of the artists will be communicated soon.
8 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Hyperpole
10 p.m. – 11 p.m.: free practice
Friday, June 9
9 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.: qualifying practice for the Ferrari Challenge and Porsche Carrera Cup support races. Road to Le Mans race.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: classic British welcome, Val-de-Vray room in Saint-Saturnin. The sponsor of this edition is Gérard Larousse and the Chenard et Walcker brand will be the guest of honour.
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.: 24 Hours of Le Mans karting accessible for karting and simulator sessions.
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.: the 24 Hours of Le Mans museum, located at the entrance to the circuit, is accessible free of charge on presentation of a “week” or “weekend” ticket.
2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Parade of pilots
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Virage de Mulsanne with Peugeot in the spotlight.
2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: opening of the track to the public for holders of an Entry Ticket with “Week” validity
4 p.m.: exceptional auction of prestigious vehicles
7 p.m.: centenary parade of the most famous cars that took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
10:15 p.m.: concert. The names of the artists will be communicated soon.
Saturday June 10
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Ferrari Challenge and Porsche Carrera Cup support races.
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.: the 24 Hours of Le Mans museum, located at the entrance to the circuit, is accessible free of charge on presentation of a “week” or “weekend” ticket.
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: ceremonial start with the cars on the cob, arrival of the Tricolore flag by helicopter, Marseillaise taken up in chorus by the public, flight over the circuit by the Patrouille de France…
2 p.m. – 7 p.m.: 24 Hours of Le Mans karting accessible for karting and simulator sessions.
4 p.m.: start of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans
8 p.m.: concert. The names of the artists will be communicated soon.
10 p.m.: drone show in connection with the centenary followed by fireworks
Sunday June 11
9 am – 7 pm: the 24 Hours of Le Mans museum, located at the entrance to the circuit, is accessible free of charge on presentation of a “week” or “weekend” ticket.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Kids zone, for children aged 4 to 12
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: 24 Hours of Le Mans karting accessible for karting and simulator sessions.
4 p.m.: arrival of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
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