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24 Hours of Le Mans 2021: Schedule, TV details, entry list, dates, tickets, circuit, race info

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ByEurosport

Updated 21/08/2021 at 16:59 GMT

All the key info ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans 2021 as the drivers prepare for one of the most exciting events in the motorsport calendar. Which team is going to be victorious, and what to make of the entry list, track and race info? Will Toyota Gazoo Racing triumph again at Circuit de la Sarthe?

24 Hours of Le Mans 2021: Schedule, TV details, race info, circuit and more

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We take a look ahead to the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2021 with details such as the schedule, TV information, dates, entry list and tickets, circuit and race info.

THE WORLD’S MOST ICONIC ENDURANCE MOTORSPORTS RACE

The build-up to the jewel in the year’s endurance racing crown – the 24 Hours of Le Mans of Le Mans – starts with an exclusive 30 minute documentary to premiere on Eurosport and available to stream via discovery+ from Monday 16 August. Featuring interviews with drivers past and present, journalists and motorsport identities of years gone by, Race to Le Mans outlines in detail what make this particular event what it is today.
Alongside presenters Lesly Boitrelle and Guenaelle Longly, nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen and Top Gear USA’s Jethro Bovingdon will front Discovery’s programming which will include live coverage of Free Practice, Qualifying and the race itself which is set to feature some of motorsport’s best-known superstars including Paul Di Resta, Anthony Davidson, Robert Kubica, Juan Pablo Montoya and Kazuki Nakajima.
While Eurosport will offer exclusive coverage of 24 Hours of Le Mans across its channels and digital platforms in more than 50 markets across Europe and Indian Subcontinent region, Discovery’s MotorTrend TV will show exclusive coverage for US viewers with the action available on Velocity in Canada. Discovery’s recently launched global streaming service discovery+ will also screen the race via Eurosport and MotorTrend TV in available markets.

WHEN IS IT?

The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2021 will begin at 3:00pm UK time on Saturday 21st August 2021 and finish at 3:00pm on Sunday 22nd August 2021. The race has been moved from its usual spot in June.

HOW TO WATCH

Watch 24 Hours of Le Mans across Eurosport, the Eurosport app and discovery+. Download the Eurosport app for iOS and Android now.
We will also have rolling coverage on the Eurosport.co.uk website and our social channels.

HOW TO WATCH IN US AND CANADA

For fans in the US and Canada, you can watch every angle of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the MotorTrend App.
The MotorTrend App is the only subscription streaming service for those in the U.S. and Canada who love the automotive world. Sign up to get unlimited access to thousands of hours of the best automotive entertainment including Roadkill, Top Gear America, Motor MythBusters, and more.

THE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, 18 August
  • 13:00 to 16:00 – Free practice 1
  • 18:00 to 19:00 pm – Qualifying
  • 21:00 to 23:00 – Free practice 2
Thursday, 19 August
  • 13:00 to 16:00 – Free practice 3
  • 20:00 to 20:30 – Hyperpole
  • 21:00 to 23:00 – Free practice 4
Saturday, 21 August
  • 10:30 to 10:45 – Warm up
  • 15:00 pm – The race
Sunday, 22 August
  • 15:00 – Finish

CIRCUIT INFO

The Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, also known as Circuit de la Sarthe, is located in Le Mans, Sarthe in France.
The semi-permanent circuit is 13.626 km (8.467 mi) long and consists of 38 turns.

RACE ENTRY LIST

Last year's champions, Toyota Gazoo Racing, will lead this year's entry list.

WILL FANS BE IN ATTENDANCE AND HOW TO BUY TICKETS

A crowd of 50,000 will be allowed to attend this year's Le Mans 24 Hour, which is roughly 20 per cent of the usual capacity.
To attend spectators will need:
  • to be fully vaccinated
  • show proof of a negative PCR test within 48 hours
Tickets are available here.

ANYTHING ELSE?

The 89th running of 24 Hours of Le Mans will see Hypercar class supersede LMP1 at the pinnacle of endurance racing.
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