2026 24 Hours of Le Mans – Thursday 11/06 Programme

24 HOURS OF LE Mans FREE PRACTICE

Teams still have four hours of free practice to fine-tune their cars ahead of the big showdown this weekend: one session from 14:45 to 17:45 and a short night session from 23:00 to midnight.

At this stage of race week, every stint is precious. Engineers are finessing their fuel consumption and aerodynamic calculations. Drivers continue to master the circuit down to the smallest detail aware that at Le Mans the circuit evolves like a living thing, changing with the light, the traffic and the fall of night.

24 HOURS OF LE MANS Hyperpole

It's finally time for the highly anticipated Hyperpole! This year, the Hyperpole is adopting a new more dramatic and demanding format. Competitors who qualified the previous day will be split into two phases, H1 and H2.

The 30 cars in LMP2 and LMGT3 will face off first to secure their spot among the 10 finalists. The same applies for the Hypercars: the top 15 prototypes will vie for a spot in the final. Then comes the 15-minute Hyperpole of one perfect lap to nail. There is no safety net. There is zero room for error. This is all about the driver, the machine and 13.626 km of opportunity. The Hyperpole will be held from 20:00 to 21:55.

Road To Le Mans

Like their 24 Hours of Le Mans counterparts, the Road to Le Mans competitors will race against the clock today. A qualifying session is scheduled from 10:15 to 11:15 to finalise the starting grid for the 2026 running of the race scheduled tomorrow from 10:00 to 13:00.

Ferrari Challenge

The Ferrari Challenge is back with qualifying sessions from 11:55 to 12:40 and Race 1 from 18:30 to 19:15.

Porsche Carrera Cup BrAZil

After taking advantage of valuable track time during two free practices yesterday, the Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil drivers are set for their first qualifying session today from 9:00 to 9:45, followed by Race 1 from 13:25 to 14:15.

Arnage IN THE RACE

For this 11th Arnage in the Race, ESM72 has chosen the theme of women in motorsports.  

Every year, nearly 100 race cars and vintage vehicles gather in the town of Arnage. Numerous stalls are set up to cater to collectors of scale models and other items related to motor racing. From miniatures, aluminum-mounted photos, postcards, paintings, T-shirts and caps, there is something for everyone! 

Several fun activities are planned for the day, including two parades: the first at lunchtime in the city streets and the second in the afternoon inside the exhibition area. Don't forget to enjoy the various food trucks and snack vendors on-site! 

The Libertines CONCERT

A cult British rock band from the 2000s, The Libertines are romantic and untamed, driven by the legendary duo of Pete Doherty and Carl Barât. This band influenced an entire generation with albums like "Up the Bracket". Renowned for the intensity and unpredictability of their live performances, The Libertines deliver emotionally charged shows blending rock anthems with a sense of onstage urgency that creates a deep connection with their audience. 

 

Thursday 11 June Programme

09:00 – 00:00 | M24 – Motorsport Museum open
09:00 – 09:45 | Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil Qualifying
09:00 – 17:00 | Arnage in the Race
10:00 – 00:00 | Fan Zones, Kids Zone, Hydrogen ACO H2 and Constructors Villages open + hydrogen prototype demonstration at 12:50
10:15 – 11:15 | Road to Le Mans Qualifying
11:55 – 12:40 | Ferrari Challenge Qualifying
13:25 – 14:15 | Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil Race 1
14:45 – 17:45 | 24 Hours of Le Mans Free Practice 3
18:30 – 19:15 | Ferrari Challenge Race 1
20:00 – 20:20 | 24 Hours of Le Mans Hyperpole 1 – LMP2 & LMGT3 
20:00 – 23:20 | The Libertines concert
20:35 – 20:50 | 24 Hours of Le Mans Hyperpole 2 – LMP2 & LMGT3 
21:05 – 21:25 | 24 Hours of Le Mans Hyperpole 1 – Hypercar
21:40 – 21:55 | 24 Hours of Le Mans Hyperpole 2 – Hypercar
22:05 – 22:25 | 24 Hours of Le Mans Hyperpole ceremony
23:00 – 00:00 | 24 Hours of Le Mans Free Practice 4