24 Hours of Le Mans 2026: full week schedule – Ferrari targets a historic fourth consecutive win
The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 will not only be the most important race of the FIA World Endurance Championship, but a full week dedicated to endurance racing and international motorsport. From 5 to 14 June, the Circuit de la Sarthe will host testing, qualifying, Hyperpole, support races, concerts, fan events and multiple international racing categories.
Alongside the Hypercar, LMP2 and LMGT3 entries in the World Endurance Championship, fans will also enjoy action from the Ferrari Challenge Europe, Road to Le Mans, Porsche Carrera Cup Brasil and Ligier European Series.
Below is the complete day-by-day programme.
Friday 5 June – The Le Mans week begins
The official start of Le Mans week takes place in the city centre with the traditional scrutineering and administrative checks.
Main programme: Scrutineering from 10:00 to 19:00; opening of fan zones and villages; public activities in the city centre; opening of the M24 Motorsport Museum.
Saturday 6 June – Final day of scrutineering
The second day of scrutineering continues alongside city events and the traditional parade that brings fans closer to the cars and drivers.
Main programme: Scrutineering from 09:00 to 14:00; ACO public events; fan zones open; city parade in Le Mans featuring Hypercar, LMGT3 and LMP2 cars from 15:00 to 16:00.
Sunday 7 June – Test Day and first support races
The official Test Day opens on-track FIA WEC action, alongside the first support category sessions.
Main programme: Ligier European Series free practice 08:00–08:45; qualifying 09:15–09:35; FIA WEC Prologue Free Practice 1 10:00–13:00; Ligier European Series race 14:00–15:00; FIA WEC Prologue Free Practice 2 15:30–18:30.
The Test Day is one of the most important moments of the week, allowing teams and drivers to fine-tune their set-up at the Circuit de la Sarthe ahead of official sessions.
Monday 8 June – Neuville Dans la Course Association
Monday is mainly dedicated to off-track activities and fan-focused events.
Main programme: At 17:30 a parade will take place in Neuville-sur-Sarthe with this year’s theme focused on German cars. From 18:00, an exhibition featuring automotive craftsmen will be held at the old mill.
At 21:00, the official 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans film will be screened on a giant screen, preceded by a talk with Bruno Vandestick and motorsport enthusiasts. Food stands provided by local associations and live music will complete the atmosphere.
Tuesday 9 June – Eve of official sessions
The paddock enters full race mode with final preparations before the start of competitive WEC sessions.
Main programme: M24 Motor Sport Museum; ACO H2 Hydrogen Village and manufacturers’ village; Fan Zone and Kids Zone; Pit Stop Challenge 14:00–15:15; Pit Walk 14:00–17:30 including autograph sessions with Hypercar, LMGT3 and LMP2 drivers.
Wednesday 10 June – First official practice and qualifying
The first official on-track day features free practice, qualifying sessions and support category action.
FIA WEC sessions: Free Practice 1 (14:00–17:00); qualifying LMP2 and LMGT3 (18:45–19:15); qualifying Hypercar (19:30–20:00); Free Practice 2 (22:00–24:00).
Support races: Ferrari Challenge Europe FP1 (08:45–09:30); Porsche Carrera Cup Brasil FP1 (10:00–10:45); Road to Le Mans FP1 (11:15–12:15); Ferrari Challenge FP2 (12:45–13:30); public paddock access at Maison Blanche (14:00–16:00); Porsche Carrera Cup Brasil FP2 (17:30–18:15); Road to Le Mans FP2 (20:30–21:30).
The night session is a crucial part of preparation, allowing teams to fine-tune set-ups for low-light conditions and prepare drivers for traffic and visibility challenges during the race.
Concert – Jean-Louis Aubert: The show runs from 20:00 to 23:00, featuring a modern and immersive stage design with iconic hits and deep cuts from his career.
Thursday 11 June – Hyperpole day
Thursday is dedicated to grid-setting sessions and final support category races.
Main programme: M24 Motor Sport Museum; hydrogen and manufacturer villages; Arnage dans la Course exhibition and parade; Fan Zone and Kids Zone.
FIA WEC sessions: Free Practice 3 (14:45–17:45); Hyperpole 1 LMP2 & LMGT3 (20:00–20:20); Hyperpole 2 LMP2 & LMGT3 (20:35–20:50); Hyperpole 1 Hypercar (21:05–21:25); Hyperpole 2 Hypercar (21:40–21:55); Hyperpole ceremony (22:05–22:25); Free Practice 4 (23:00–24:00).
Support races: Porsche Carrera Cup Brasil qualifying (09:00–09:45); Road to Le Mans qualifying (10:15–11:15); Ferrari Challenge qualifying (11:55–12:40); Porsche Carrera Cup Brasil Race 1 (13:25–14:15); Ferrari Challenge Race 1 (18:30–19:15); paddock access at Maison Blanche (15:00–17:00).
Concert – The Libertines: Performance from 20:00 to 23:20 by the iconic British rock band.
Friday 12 June – Support race day
Traditionally, the FIA WEC does not run official sessions on Friday, but the day remains packed with support races and fan activities.
Support race: Road to Le Mans race from 10:00 to 13:00.
Main programme: M24 Motor Sport Museum; hydrogen and manufacturer villages; Fan Zone and Kids Zone; circuit open to the public from 15:30 to 19:00; Le Virage de Mulsanne exhibition featuring around 900 vehicles; parade at 19:00; concert at Bentley Square from 20:30; Drivers’ Parade in the city centre from 16:00.
Concert – Robin Schulz: One of Europe’s leading electronic-pop DJs performs from 20:00 to 23:30 with a large-scale electronic show.
Saturday 13 June – Race day
The most anticipated day of the year begins with final support races and the warm-up session before the 24-hour battle.
Main programme: M24 Motor Sport Museum; hydrogen and manufacturer villages; Fan Zone and Kids Zone.
FIA WEC sessions: Warm-up (12:00–12:15); Grid Walk (13:35–15:00); official start ceremony (15:00–15:45); race start at 16:00.
Support races: Ferrari Challenge Race 2 (09:15–10:00); Porsche Carrera Cup Brasil Race 2 (10:30–11:15).
Concert – Magic System: The iconic group delivers a celebration of African and French pop culture with a set focused on unity and classic hits, including “Magic in the Air”.
Concert – Mosimann: The French DJ and producer closes Saturday night with an energetic electronic set blending house, techno and pop influences.
Sunday 14 June – The chequered flag
Main programme: 16:00 finish of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026; podium ceremony; final celebrations.
The chequered flag will bring the 94th edition of the French endurance classic to a close, the centrepiece of the global endurance racing season.
