The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a one-of-a-kind racing event, but how exactly does it work, what is the 2022 format, schedule, live stream
What is the best way for a team to win?
What distinguishes the various classes? What is the meaning of the term Hyperpole? What is the average length of time a motorist spends behind the wheel? What’s more, how do you watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Eurosport, the Eurosport app, and discovery+? Here you will find all the information you require about the event.
24 Hours Of Le Mans 2022 Schedule, Dates, Time, Teams, Drivers, Rules, Format, Venue And Live Stream Where To Watch
This week marks the 90th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
After being staged behind closed doors in 2020 and then with limited admission last year owing to the Covid-19 outbreak, the world’s most famous vehicle endurance race will once again welcome a complete public.
The event, which lasts 24 hours, includes a lot of rules and regulations that the drivers and teams must follow. So, here’s a rundown of the race’s format and everything you need to know throughout the week.
How does a team win a 24 hour le man’s competition?
The 24 Hours of Le Mans will be won by the team that covers the most mileage during the event. Over the 24 hours, each team has three drivers who alternate.
When do you have to qualify for 24 hours of le men? How does it work, exactly?
There are four free practice sessions, a qualifying session, and Hyperpole ahead of the race starting on Saturday, June 11 at 15:00. They are organised as follows:
Wednesday, June 8
- 13:00 to 16:00 – Free practice 1
- 18:00 to 19:00 – Qualifying session
- 21:00 to 23:00 – Free practice 2
Thursday, June 9
- 14:00 to 17:00 – Free practice 3
- 19:00 to 19:30 – Hyperpole
- 21:00 to 23:00 – Free practice 4
Drivers compete in qualifying to post the quickest lap time, and the majority of the starting positions for the race are decided during this session. However, laying down a flying lap in qualifying is challenging with up to 62 cars on the course. As a result, the six fastest drivers in each class will qualify for Hyperpole, with the top six from that session determining the top six spots in each class for the race.
The practice sessions allow teams to fine-tune their skills.
When does the race begin?
Following the confirmation of the grid and the completion of the final practise session, the warm-up on Saturday is followed by the race, as follows:
Saturday, June 11
9:30 to 9:45 – Warm-up
15:00 – The race
Sunday, June 12
15:00 – Finish
Where do the 24 hours of le mans begin?
For a running start, the drivers are guided around the track by a safety car for one lap while preserving the order in which they qualified. When the safety car enters pit lane at the end of this lap, the race is taken over by the car in front, and the 24 hours begin when each car crosses the finish line.
How Long Do Le Mans Drivers Drive For In 24 Hours?
The 24 Hours of Le Mans requires teams to cycle among three drivers during the race, which is critical to their success.
No driver can spend more than 14 hours in the car throughout the 24-hour period, although most drivers travel for 45 minutes to four hours. Teams schedule pit stops for fuel or tyres, which necessitates changeovers.
At Le Mans 2022, Who Will Be Driving?
Each driver must be listed by the FIA in order to compete at Le Mans, with four categories for professionals and silver and bronze for amateurs.
Every year, significant motorsport teams from across the world compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, including Toyota, Ferrari, Porsche, Alpine, and Aston Martin.
Toyota Gazoo Racing will have a formidable driver line-up at Le Mans 2022, with Sebastien Buemi, Kamui Kobayashi, and Brendon Hartley all having five victories between them.
In other news, actor Michael Fassbender will make his racing debut this weekend with Proton Competition.
How Can I Watch Le Mans For 24 Hours?
The 24 Hours of Le Mans will be broadcast on Eurosport, the Eurosport app, and discovery+.
On the Eurosport app and at eurosport.co.uk, you can watch the action without ads. For iOS and Android, get the Eurosport app now. Discovery+ is available for for £6.99 per month or £59.99 per year.
Live coverage of the Hyperpole begins on Wednesday afternoon with practise sessions and qualifying. On Thursday evening, there will be more live action, followed by continuous coverage of the main race, which begins at 3 p.m. BST on Saturday, June 11.
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