Today was a big day for Le Mans news, as Friday at Le Mans always is. With Hyperpole in the books and the grid set for the race early in the day, press conferences and announcements dominated headlines this afternoon. There really is so much to digest, as Travel Destinations’ Stephen Kilbey writes… * The […]
We’re not even through the first full day of track action at La Sarthe, and already there is plenty to talk about and ponder as we edge ever closer to raceday. Here’s a few observations from Travel Destinations’ Stephen Kilbey after the opening sessions: * Will Toyota break the circuit lap record again? With Qualifying […]
It is Wednesday of race week at Le Mans and before any cars have hit the track it already feels ‘different’. With very few non-team personnel on site in the paddock, no fans and very little pomp and circumstance prior to the start of Free Practice, this truly is going to be a Le Mans […]
The stage is set, the teams are ready, it’s time for the 2020 edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours. A race of this magnitude, being held in these ‘unique’ circumstances, is certainly going to make it an event we won’t forget anytime soon. With no spectators trackside, the race itself is the lead attraction […]
Andy Blackmore’s superb 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours spotter guide is now available for fans to download ahead of this weekend’s race in France. As usual, the guide features each of the (59) cars on the grid and every driver. It is packed with details, including chassis details, driver rankings, tyre manufacturers, team and driver […]
French automotive manufacturer Alpine has announced today that it will be racing in the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship next season with a grandfathered LMP1 car. This is an incredibly welcome surprise for everyone in and around the FIA WEC, and kicks off what is set to be a big week for […]
With the delayed 2020 running of the Le Mans 24 Hours right around the corner, Travel Destinations has taken the time to look back at last year’s race, which feels like a very long time ago now! Le Mans wins are like buses it seems… Having waited decades for its first victory at La Sarthe, […]
While this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours will no longer be the final race for the LMP1 category – the FIA WEC’s newly scheduled trip to Bahrain later this year will be – it will represent somewhat of a last hurrah for a class which has represented the pinnacle of sportscar racing for most of […]
Any Le Mans regular will know that it is highly unusual for the 24 Hours to be held in September. Things will be very different this year, but the action this year should still make for a fascinating watch. Conditions for the teams and drivers will be somewhat unfamiliar, with no fans present, more night […]
The 2020 running of the Le Mans 24 Hours is set to be run behind closed doors in September (19th-20th), following a decision from the event organiser, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and the Sarthe Prefecture today. Prior to today’s announcement the ACO had explored multiple solutions to allow a limited number of spectators to […]