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The race organised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest stood apart from other events in that its circuit only really existed once a year, since it used public roads. In the early sixties, the idea was tabled to build a permanent circuit to train young racing drivers and hold other events during the year.

Jacques Finance, chairman of the racing committee and Jean-Marie Leli&egrave;vre, President of the ACO, approved the construction of a new circuit. Designer Charles Deutsch suggested a simple, fast course.

<h2>Ingenious idea and execution</h2>

At a little over four kilometres it was quite short, but very versatile. It used the same Pit Straight as the <a href="https://www.lemans.org/fr/actualites/aco/l-aco-souffle-ses-120-bougies-tout-reconstruire-apres-la-seconde-guerre-mondiale-60396" target="_blank">Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans</a>, peeling off to the right just after the footbridge at La Chapelle turn and rejoining it just before Pit In, at the turn aptly known in French as &ldquo;raccordement&rdquo;, meaning &ldquo;junction&rdquo;. The design was both economical and judicious: the grandstands, paddocks, and technical infrastructure were shared with the existing circuit, yet the Bugatti could lead a life of its own. The Bugatti track became a venue in its own right.

The ACO named the circuit Bugatti after the French carmaker who had recently died and who had been a prominent figure of motorsport. Ettore Bugatti won many Grands Prix, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, in 1937 and 1939, two major successes for French manufacturing. Jean-Marie Leli&egrave;vre was friendly with Jean Bugatti, Ettore&rsquo;s son, and owned several Bugattis. Given the ties between the two families &ndash; between Le Mans and Molsheim, motorsport and car manufacturing &ndash; the name of the new track was much more than an institutional hat-tip. It was also a personal tribute.

The Bugatti Circuit was finished by the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans and officially opened in 1966. In an area associated with one annual event a new race track was a gamble. Would it really be used all year round? Since it opened, the Bugatti has been altered several times to improve safety and comply with the standards required by the various disciplines that use it. However, it remains true to the spirit in which it was designed. It is still a tricky circuit, with plenty of potential for overtaking, built for both driver and spectator enjoyment.

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<h2>All eyes on Le Mans</h2>

The Bugatti was used for Formula Two from 1966 and hosted the French Formula One Grand Prix in 1967, which earned it world-class status. The motorcycle Grands Prix were held in Le Mans from 1969 and the MotoGP still attracts huge crowds today. Le Mans is among the most popular on the MotoGP calendar. The quick turns and spectacular braking are particularly conducive to head-to-head rivalry. Every year, the Grand Prix de France attracts a crowd of over 300,000 who come to admire the world&rsquo;s best riders.

In 1971, the well-known Bol d&rsquo;Or joined the list of major events held at the Bugatti, replaced by the <a href="https://www.24h-motos.com/fr/actualites/yart-yamaha-official-ewc-team-remporte-les-24-heures-motos-2026-60515" target="_blank">24H Motos</a> in 1978. The motorcycle version of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, held in April, has since become one of the discipline&rsquo;s most prominent races, and is traditionally the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fimewc.com/fr" target="_blank">FIM EWC</a>&nbsp;season-opener. The 24H Camions truck race was introduced in 1981, completing a full yearly schedule.

However, the Bugatti still hosts other events, such as the 1,000 kilometres of Le Mans, the Tour Auto, and the GP Explorer organised by a group of Internet content creators which popularised endurance racing among young people new to motorsport. The ability to adapt is without doubt one of the Bugatti&rsquo;s strengths.

In short, the addition of a permanent track means the whole grounds are busy all year round. Thanks to the initial design and the ensuing vision, several local events totally unrelated to the 24 Hours of Le Mans were launched at the Bugatti and still exist today, significantly contributing to the city&rsquo;s worldwide renown. Today, Le Mans is more than one annual race, it&rsquo;s a whole ecosystem devoted to motorsport, and the Bugatti Circuit is a cornerstone.

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The ACO’s 120th anniversary – a new circuit

Iron Lynx has taken the wraps off the three Mercedes-AMG LMGT3s to compete in the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans on 10-14 June 2026. Three cars, three colour schemes, three personalities: one concept.

At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, silver spells speed and slick machinery. For this year&rsquo;s edition of the classic French race, Iron Lynx are reviving the Silver Arrows concept on their three Mercedes-AMGs fielded in the LMGT3 class. A bridge between heritage and modernity, the Italian team&rsquo;s liveries present three versions of the same story. Each Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 has a distinctive identity, while remaining true to the Silver Arrows tradition.

<h2>Looking to hit the target at the 24 Hours of Le Mans</h2>

The #61 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 of Martin Berry, Rui Andrade and Mercedes-AMG factory driver Maxime Martin has a bold black rear. The #79, in the hands of Johannes Zelger, Matteo Cressoni and Lin Hodenius, brings vibrancy with splashes of yellow. Finally, the #62, which joins the first two full season WEC competitors for Le Mans, bears the colours of Qatar, a milestone in the partnership between Iron Lynx and the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation established for the European Le Mans Series. Abdulla Al-Khelaifi, Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi will take the wheel of the third car.

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&quot;It&rsquo;s a great pleasure for us to bring the Silver Arrows back to the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the second consecutive year&rdquo;, says Andrea Piccini, Team Principal &amp; CEO of Iron Lynx. &ldquo;I particularly enjoyed that we are doing it by featuring three distinct and unique personalities. We are also delighted to partner with Team Qatar as they take part for the first time in this legendary race. The first time at Le Mans is always unique and I really hope it will be an unforgettable experience.&quot;

Stefan Wendl &ndash; Head of Customer Racing, Mercedes-AMG Motorsport: &quot;I am very pleased to see three Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 cars once again on the grid for this year&rsquo;s 24 Hours of Le Mans. Our thanks go to Team Qatar and our Customer Racing Team Iron Lynx for making this additional entry possible. Continuing the story of the Silver Arrows in 2026 through the liveries of all three cars, following our debut last year, underlines the special significance this race holds within our motorsport heritage. Building on the experience gained last year, we now aim to confirm our sporting progress with a strong result at the endurance classic in Le Mans.&quot;

That&rsquo;s the essence of the 24 Hours of Le Mans: keeping a tradition relevant, heading for a destiny, yet living the present moment. The past, present and future on track together.

Iron Lynx continues the Silver Arrows legacy at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

Following the reveal of its prestigious patron, Lewis Hamilton, the M24 - Motorsport Museum is getting ready to open its doors.

Every day, the greatest gems of motorsport are taking their place as the exhibition space comes to life. On the agenda: discover authentic and legendary vehicles from Formula 1, Endurance racing, Can-Am, and Rallying.

The ticket office is open&mdash;it&rsquo;s time to book your tickets!

&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://ticket.m24-musee.com/content?ob_hash=61e1e51ee26b936e3aad214525231873f3cb9ccdf7fdce47c611c971427e3e46" target="_blank">Get my tickets</a> &lt;&lt;&lt;

<h2 style="text-align: left;">For the most curious</h2>

Guided tours available for Summer 2026.

Accompanied by an expert tour guide, dive into the heart of the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and motorsport.&nbsp; Let yourself be guided through a new, immersive experience that will make you feel the thrill and emotion of the famous Le Mans race.

&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://ticket.m24-musee.com/selection/package?productId=10229772890645&amp;ob_hash=61e1e51ee26b936e3aad214525231873f3cb9ccdf7fdce47c611c971427e3e46" target="_blank">Book my guided tour</a> &lt;&lt;&lt;

<h2 style="text-align: left;">Visit new official store</h2>

Continue the experience and discover the new store starting May 28, located in the heart of the M24.

An exclusive 300 m&sup2; space designed to showcase the official collections and immerse you in the passion of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. An elegant, contemporary, and immersive world created for visitors.

Until the grand opening, find all our collections on <a href="https://boutique.lemans.org/en/?ob_hash=61e1e51ee26b936e3aad214525231873f3cb9ccdf7fdce47c611c971427e3e46&amp;utm_source=EMAILING&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=BOUTIQUE_M24&amp;utm_campaign=J-7_OUVERTURE_M24_EN_001ZNR" target="_blank">the online store</a>.

<h2 style="text-align: left;">New - Private event spaces</h2>

With 270 m&sup2; of private facilities, the M24 offers versatile rooms tailored to all your event formats: the Grand Prix 1 &amp; 2 suites (140 m&sup2; of modular space, accommodating up to 110 people), the Indianapolis room (50 m&sup2;, up to 18 people), and the Le Mans Lounge (80 m&sup2; for cocktails or sit-down lunches).

&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemans.org/en/seminar-room/m24-museum?ob_hash=61e1e51ee26b936e3aad214525231873f3cb9ccdf7fdce47c611c971427e3e46&amp;utm_source=EMAILING&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=SEMINAIRES_M24&amp;utm_campaign=J-7_OUVERTURE_M24_EN_001ZNR" target="_blank">Explore our offers</a> &lt;&lt;&lt;

Learn more about the <a href="https://www.m24-musee.com/en/" target="_blank">M24 - Motorsport Museum</a>.

The M24 - Motorsport museum opens in one week

Just a few weeks ahead of the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans on 13-14 June, Inter Europol Competition has unveiled the special livery inspired by landscapes of rapeseed fields given to its ORECA 07-Gibson LMP2.

There are liveries that cover a car, and then there are liveries that give it a soul. For the upcoming 2026&nbsp;24 Hours of Le&nbsp;Mans, Inter Europol Competition has favoured the latter. The #43 ORECA&nbsp;07-Gibson shared by&nbsp;Kuba Śmiechowski, Tom Dillmann and&nbsp;Nick Yelloly will sport&nbsp;a special creation&nbsp;by Polish designers Aleksandra and Gustaw Lange, from the Lange &amp; Lange design studio.&nbsp;The Art Car fielded by&nbsp;the LMP2 winner of&nbsp;last year&#39;s&nbsp;24 Hours of Le Mans is comprehensive in concept, including&nbsp;the prototype itself as well as the visual identity of the project as a whole.

<h2>a livery inspired by rolling rapeseed fields</h2>

Inter Europol Competition&rsquo;s iconic yellow and green are on full display. These colours are extracted from&nbsp;the rapeseed fields of Poland,&nbsp;those vibrant expanses that flow&nbsp;with&nbsp;the wind. Yet at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, nothing stands still, so&nbsp;the designers have transformed this peaceful image into a living entity&nbsp;coursing with energy and speed.

The car&nbsp;becomes&nbsp;a moving canvas and an evocation of the Polish Impressionist movement &mdash;&nbsp;steeped in references to Leon Wycz&oacute;łkowski, Edward Dwurnik&nbsp;and Waldemar Świerzy &mdash;&nbsp;and of&nbsp;the Polish School of Posters.

Aleksandra and&nbsp;Gustaw Lange: Our goal was to create something that works on an immediate visual level, but also carries deeper layers of meaning. This is not just aesthetics. It is a language that connects history, emotion&nbsp;and function.

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<h2>Le Mans, THE PErfect stage to tell a story</h2>

At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, every detail eventually tells a story, from&nbsp;brake discs glowing red in the night to&nbsp;bodywork caked with insects. This Art Car embodies the&nbsp;tradition in which the machine represents&nbsp;far more than mere performance. Inter Europol Competition has not lost sight of what truly matters, fully aware of&nbsp;what it takes to survive the most unforgiving race in the world.

Sport Director Sascha Fassbender:&nbsp;Winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice and finishing second once has shown us what it takes to perform at the very highest level of endurance racing. But motorsport today is more than just competition, it is a powerful communication platform and an opportunity to think beyond the obvious.&nbsp;With this Art Car project, we wanted to go further than performance alone. It is about expressing who we are as a team, telling a story, and connecting with people in a way that goes beyond the track. Motorsport gives you a unique stage, and we believe it should also be a space for creativity, for bold ideas, and for thinking truly out of the box 
.&nbsp;

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<h2>SEEKING a SECOND consecutive WIN</h2>

The 24 Hours of Le Mans has always served as a living automobile museum. Some cars win the race, others earn a place in the collective memory. Inter Europol Competition is going after both this year.

When the #43 sets off on Saturday, 13 June at&nbsp;16:00, Kuba Śmiechowski, Tom Dillmann, and Nick Yelloly will be&nbsp;looking to claim&nbsp;the top step on the LMP2&nbsp;podium for a second year in a row. Their experience, precision&nbsp;and team spirit are sure to&nbsp;be decisive factors in&nbsp;the team&#39;s result on the track, but it is the Art Car that will resonate&nbsp;far beyond the world of motorsport.

It is also worth noting the Polish outfit has&nbsp;entered&nbsp;a second chassis bearing the #343 to be driven by&nbsp;Bijoy Garg, Reshad de Gerus&nbsp;and Nico M&uuml;ller.

Kuba Śmiechowski: Le Mans is a place where every detail and every decision count. This project shows that motorsport is not only about performance, but also about emotion and storytelling in a unique way. We are proud to be part of something so special and we can&rsquo;t wait to get started.

And perhaps that is, deep down, what has made the Le Mans&nbsp;classic unparalleled for more than&nbsp;a century. Here, even the paint can tell a story of endurance.

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Inter Europol Competition transforms ORECA 07 into rolling work of art

Some cars disappear into the darkness when night falls. Not the #3 DKR Engineering Oreca 07-Gibson. On the contrary, it promises to emerge from the depths of the forest like a nocturnal beast. Designer Victor Vullo is behind the Luxembourgeois team’s spectacular 24 Hours of Le Mans livery.

For its fifth 24 Hours of Le Mans on 10-14 June,&nbsp;LMP2 Pro/Am&nbsp;entrant&nbsp;DKR Engineering has chosen a visual identity for onlookers to interact with rather than to contemplate. Designer <a href="https://victorvullo.wixsite.com/studio" target="_blank">Victor Vullo</a> isn&rsquo;t out to make a political statement. He seeks to portray the emotion sparked by a race car: an image that kindles the imagination and keeps the flame aglow for decades.

<h2>A beacon in the darkness</h2>

By day, the #3 Oreca 07-Gibson sports the traditional DKR Engineering colours: pitch black and glowing orange. But when the sun sets on Le Mans, the livery will come alive. The designer sought to take the graphics produced for the European Le Mans Series a step further, like a deep-sea diver exploring the bed of the ocean.

&ldquo;I wanted to rework the legacy of the famous 2022 Nemo livery. The Le Mans design is an extension of the ELMS one, but it goes further into the depths. I drew on bioluminescence to create a neon effect that will come into its own at night,&rdquo; he explains.

The concept is inspired by marine organisms that produce their own light in the absolute darkness of the sea bed. An apt idea for Le Mans, the race where everything changes when midnight strikes. When the circuit is cloaked in black, the headlamps trace its outlines. Some cars stand out. Others disappear.

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<h2>A livery that speaks to young hearts</h2>

Victor Vullo evokes his design with the enthusiasm of a child. This was no exercise in aesthetics; the creation stems from vivid memories of the Porsche 962 and Jaguar XJR-9.

&ldquo;As a child I was fascinated by the Group C liveries. I quite simply set out to please the 24 Hours of Le Mans crowd with a completely different design and I hope children will be as captivated as I used to be.&quot;

Everyone remembers a car, an image, a feeling of being trackside at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This Oreca 07-Gibson sets out to be that memory. To establish that connection. Not a staid painting. No, a car that people can relate to, the one they&rsquo;ll want to photograph, the one they&rsquo;ll look out for on the Pit Straight.

Asked whether he considers his creation to be an Art Car, Victor Vullo is humble. &ldquo;I don&#39;t consider myself an artist. More an industrial designer. To me, this is design work. What really counts is that fans enjoy looking at the car.&rdquo;

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<h2>Looking for the limelight</h2>

That said, DKR Engineering is not coming to Le Mans just for appearances. Last time, in 2024, the team finished in 21st place overall and seventh in LMP2. The 2026 European Le Mans Series has been frustrating so far: 17th at the 4 Hours of Barcelona and 18th at Le Castellet &ndash; results that do not reflect the team&rsquo;s potential.&nbsp;Especially since she has achieved two podium finishes in LMP2 Pro/Am in her last two participations.

Team manager Kendy Janclaes is counting on a well-balanced crew: Canadian John Farano, Mexican Sebasti&aacute;n &Aacute;lvarez, who took part with IDEC Sport last year, and Dutchman Renger Van der Zande, for whom this will be the ninth Le Mans start.

To Victor Vullo, the collective effort is beautiful to see. &ldquo;Now I&rsquo;ve experienced the race from the inside with DKR Engineering, I know that everyone is out to do their best to achieve a good result. Team spirit still exists and that restores my faith in humanity.&rdquo;

At Le Mans, cars always have more to say for themselves than a ranking or a lap time. Some seek to dazzle, while others look to make a lasting impression. The #3 Oreca 07-Gibson would no doubt like to do both.

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A neon livery for DKR Engineering at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans

Something is always brewing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans! An autograph session starting in a few minutes, a concert you won’t want to miss, a sensational parade to follow, a breathtaking viewpoint to discover at sunset… To make the most of this 94th running of the race, the 24H EXPERIENCE app is designed to act as your personal guide to everything the circuit has to offer.

There is nothing better than enjoying&nbsp;the 24 Hours of Le&nbsp;Mans to the fullest!&nbsp;Between the racing, the attractions, the concerts, the villages and&nbsp;the unforgettable&nbsp;moments that make race week so special, it&#39;s sometimes hard to know where to begin.&nbsp;The&nbsp;24H EXPERIENCE app was created to simplify and enhance your adventure at your own pace. Whether this is your first time at the race or your 10th, the app is here to help you&nbsp;make lifelong memories.

<h2>Your personal 24 Hours of le Mans&nbsp;programme&nbsp;</h2>

Some fans want to be front and centre&nbsp;the moment&nbsp;pit lane opens, some can&#39;t wait for the start, others&nbsp;scout out the best photo spots at daybreak and still others&nbsp;just love the atmosphere and excitement around&nbsp;the circuit.

With the Official Programme integrated into the 24H EXPERIENCE app, you&nbsp;can create your&nbsp;own itinerary. Simply select the events you definitely don&rsquo;t want to miss&nbsp;and the app builds your personalised schedule for you. No more juggling between multiple pages or worrying about missing an important attraction &mdash; your entire race week is organised right in your hand.&nbsp;

Parking, grandstands, specific interests, favourite activities, etc.: the app tailors your race week to create&nbsp;a streamlined, stress-free and&nbsp;above all&nbsp;more personal experience. At the 24 Hours of Le Mans, every spectator lives a different story. 24H EXPERIENCE helps you write yours.

<h2>Make your way around the circuit more easily</h2>

The&nbsp;Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans is huge, but&nbsp;that&#39;s also part of what makes it so magical. You go&nbsp;from a&nbsp;lively fan zone to a legendary corner of the track and&nbsp;from the manufacturers&#39; village to an exhibition, before heading to the&nbsp;grandstands to watch battles unfold&nbsp;one after the other for 24 hours.

To help you make the most of every second of race week, the app features a comprehensive interactive map. Thanks to the available filters and lists, it&#39;s easy to locate any given&nbsp;concert, restaurant, attraction, specific access point and so much more. The suggested route guides you directly to your desired destination.&nbsp;A minute saved on the move is sometimes an unforgettable moment trackside!

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<h2>A more&nbsp;immersive experience</h2>

Your visit will take on a whole new dimension with the 24 Hours of Le Mans Impact Challenge (available in the app). The concept is simple: play, take on challenges and collect points starting 1 June and continuing through&nbsp;the entire event. Up for grabs are exceptional rewards&nbsp;such as garage tours, VIP experiences, signed merchandise&nbsp;and even behind-the-scenes access to the world&#39;s greatest endurance race.

The app helps you to relish&nbsp;what is&nbsp;at the heart of the 24 Hours of Le Mans:&nbsp;shared experiences, excitement and enjoyment!

<h2>download the app now</h2>

Even before you head to&nbsp;the circuit, the 24H EXPERIENCE app can be used to&nbsp;prepare your ideal 24 Hours of Le Mans race week, and once&nbsp;you&#39;re on-site, it becomes an indispensable guide to have an absolute blast the entire time!

Download the app free at the&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/24h-experience/id6447371802" target="_blank">App Store</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=companion.lemans.app&amp;utm" target="_blank">Google Play</a>.

24H EXPERIENCE app: your pocket guide to the 24 Hours of Le Mans

For its inaugural edition, Le Mans Classic Legend, taking place from July 2 to 5, 2026 on the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit, is set to deliver a spectacular weekend both on and off the track. Co-organised by Peter Auto and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, this brand-new event will offer a contemporary celebration of endurance racing history through 5 grids featuring cars from the mid-1970s to the late 2010s. From iconic prototypes to legendary GT cars, spectators will witness on track the technical and aesthetic evolution of endurance racing over the past 50 years on the full Le Mans circuit.

Beyond the on-track demonstrations and racing grids, Le Mans Classic Legend will offer a true festive and cultural experience designed for all audiences. Concerts, exhibitions, open-air cinema screenings and retro entertainment will bring the village to life throughout the weekend, transforming the event into a genuine vintage festival.

<h2>LIVE MUSIC &amp; ENTERTAINMENT</h2>

Following the success of the 2025 edition, two nights of concerts are once again on the program, featuring new headliners: Contrecoeur, Purple Disco Machine, and &Eacute;tienne de Cr&eacute;cy on Friday night, followed by Bacchus, Superbus, and Bon Entendeur on Saturday night. A lineup designed to keep the audience dancing and singing until the wee hours of the morning.

Visitors will be immersed in a musical atmosphere ranging from the great classics of the &rsquo;80s and &rsquo;90s to the best hits of the 2010s. The Republican Guard&rsquo;s marching band will also be back and will perform, throughout the weekend, musical arrangements specially created for the event.

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<h2>SHOWS, ENTERTAINMENT &amp; RETRO ATMOSPHERE</h2>

Visitors will be able to enjoy performances by Street Smile, a troupe that blends interactive breakdancing, Double Dutch, and freestyle BMX demonstrations through several shows held throughout the weekend across the circuit. An urban, festive energy will transport the audience back to the golden age of street culture. Breakdancing workshops will be offered to the public throughout the weekend.

Thrill-seekers will find Bike Art and its impressive trials and freestyle BMX shows. Up to three performances a day will liven up the weekend, accompanied by introductory sessions allowing the public to discover these spectacular disciplines up close with the riders.

Younger visitors will enjoy a dedicated play area featuring face painting, tattoos, fun activities, a magician, and photo booths. All activities will be free and open to everyone throughout the weekend, with the exception of the claw machine at the carnival.

A first edition also means plenty of new features, and this one is packed with them to satisfy the whole family. A large carnival will take place at the heart of the event with rides, bumper cars, a coconut shy, shooting galleries, and cotton candy to transport visitors back to the memories of the great popular festivals of yesteryear. A large vintage arcade area will also feature pinball machines, arcade games, pool tables, air hockey, and retro game consoles.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Another major new feature this year: the Supercars Run, which will give enthusiasts the opportunity to admire several collector&rsquo;s supercars and hypercars on the track on Saturday morning, as they take on the grand loop of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit.

To round out this festive atmosphere, Le Mans Classic Legend will also celebrate the 7th Art with an open-air cinema on Friday and Saturday. Three screenings per day will allow visitors to rediscover cult films from the &rsquo;80s and &rsquo;90s in a friendly atmosphere.

<h2>THE MAZDA 787B RETURNS TO THE GRAND CIRCUIT</h2>

The legendary Mazda 787B will take center stage during a special demonstration on the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. A true icon of endurance racing and the only Japanese car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991, the 787B will offer the public a rare opportunity to see one of the most iconic cars in the history back in action. The distinctive sound of its rotary engine will once again echo through the Sarthe for a moment filled with emotion and nostalgia.

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<h2>LITTLE BIG MANS: YOUNG DRIVERS TAKE CENTER STAGE</h2>

Because passion starts at an early age, young motorsport enthusiasts taking part in Little Big Mans will also have their own chance to shine on track.

Open to children aged 7 to 12, Little Big Mans is a parade featuring miniature replicas powered by electric or combustion engines inspired by legendary endurance racing cars.

See you on Saturday, July 4 at 1:45 PM for the start of the parade!

<h2>GORDON MURRAY IN THE SPOTLIGHT</h2>

Another highlight of the weekend will be the exceptional presence of Gordon Murray, visionary engineer and iconic figure in automotive history. To celebrate the occasion, an exclusive parade featuring several legendary Gordon Murray creations will take place on the 24 Hours of le Mans Circuit. Spectators will notably be able to admire the legendary McLaren F1, winner of the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans in its GTR version, alongside the T.50, T.50s Niki Lauda, and T.33 models from Gordon Murray Automotive.

Two iconic Formula 1 single-seaters will also join the celebration: the Brabham BT42 and the legendary McLaren MP4/5B, driven by Ayrton Senna during his second Formula 1 World Championship title in 1990. Throughout the weekend, the vehicles taking part in this exclusive parade will be displayed in the heart of the village, offering visitors a unique immersion into Gordon Murray&rsquo;s world.

Book your tickets for Le Mans Classic Legend through the event&#39;s <a href="https://ticket.lemansclassic.com/content?lang=en" target="_blank">official ticketing</a> website.

Concerts, shows, open-air cinema... discover the Le Mans Classic Legend 2026 program

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