Le Mans 24 Hours, June 15-16, 2024

2023 saw an amazing race - Ferrari took a surprise victory at the 100th centenary race with a line up which included Englishman James Calado, together with Alessandro Pier Guidi and ex F1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi. The 33 year old was part of line up that beat overwhelming favourites Toyota in a year that saw several major car manufacturers return.

Ferrari were competing as a top level works team for the first time in over 50 years; 2023 saw Ferrari take their 10th top level Le Mans win - 58 years after their last victory.

Sportcar racing has seen several manufacturers return to the sport following the introduction of new hypercar rules which allow for a broader design brief than other series, leading to Ferrari, Peugeot, Porsche and Cadillac producing an array of different looking cars.

The 2023 race was the best in years with several early crashes and some heavy rain showers shuffling up the field and as the race entered the night, the Ferrari began to show unexpected speed and consistency. After hours of running within seconds on one another, the Toyota GR10 spun towards the end of the race at the Arnage corner and Ferrari held on - with a nail biting hiccup in the pits a few minutes from the chequered flag.

General Motors' entry Cadillac finished third with a driver line-up that included England's Richard Westbrook and Alex Lynn.

 

First Time To Le Mans?

Le Mans can be bewidering and there are a lot of options....

What and when is Le Mans? Le Mans is the home town of the 24 Hours, an endurance race like no other and with approximately 275,000 attendees. It is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. The 24 Hours takes place every year in the middle of June.

Where is Le Mans? Le Mans is close to the Loire Valley, France - approximately 130 miles west of Paris.

How can you travel to Le Mans? The majority of guests go by car but we offer a array of other options including rail and air. By car, Le Mans is easily accessible via motorway from Calais (5hrs) Le Havre (3hrs) Caen (2hrs) St Malo or Cherbourg (3hrs).

When should I travel to Le Mans? This is purely personal but the programme before the race (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) is full and entertaining; there is also the Drivers' Parade on the Friday or Friday night in Arnage which can be lively.

What tickets will I need to watch the 24 hours race? As a minimum you will need a Le Mans 24 Hour general entrance ticket per person. This provides access into the Le Mans 24 hours circuit and general viewing areas. If you are camping you will need a Le Mans 24 Hour camping pass. Le Mans 24 Hour grandstand tickets are optional extras.

Camping, Hotel or Chateau? We offer a very large array of hotel accommodation in Le Mans. Alternatively, you can camp at one of the official campsites (on a 7x5m pitch) with basic toilet and shower facilities or our VIP campsite option. If you use our chateaux, beware, they are so relaxing that you may not get to see any racing!

How do I get around? Most of our hotels are all in Le Mans and all very close to the tramway system which is superb and runs through the night. Alternatively, you can drive to the circuit and park in one of our recommended car parks. Or if you are a group, we can shuttle you in branded minibuses.

Which grandstands are the best? It's down to personal preference. The closer to the Le Mans start / finish line the more expensive however some of the stands at the top of the circuit (Dunlop Bridge) offer excellent views. Or you can simply save on the grandstand option and and view from a hospitality terrace.

Is hospitality worth it? Yes, if you can afford it. Our Maison Blanche Hospitality venue has everything you would want for a weekend.

What can I expect at the Le Mans 24 hours? It may become addictive - many guests return to Le Mans year after year. It is about comraderie, fun, on circuit entertainment and non-sport motorsport!

Where do I get food and drink? There are plenty of places on the Le Mans 24 hours circuit where you can buy food and drink. If you are camping, there is a excellent Super U supermarket in Arnage.

What if I forget something? Le Mans is a large, cosmopolitan city; you should be able to find everything you have forgotten.

What happens if I need help whilst I'm at Le Mans? As befitting a company called On Site, we have a team resident in Le Mans during the week. We provide 24 Hour telephone operations and also have an emergency mobile contact number.

What else do I need? A must is travel insurance.

Why book a package through On Site Events? We have specialised in Le Mans for the last 25 years. We know it like a second home. For your protection, we maintain a trust acount where the client's money (paid in advance) is kept until the client's return after satisfactory conclusion of the travel / tour. The trust account is administered by independent trustees and run through a dedicated account. We are also an approved, official dealer for the Le Mans 24 Hours and Le Mans Classic. There are only a very few, trusted, established operators who are awarded this status.