About the circuit

The 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit is an emblematic circuit located near the city of Le Mans, in the Sarthe, France. Officially known as the Circuit de la Sarthe, it is famous for hosting the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, the oldest automotive endurance race in the world, organized for the first time in 1923.

Main features:

1. Total length: Approximately 13,626 km, making it one of the longest circuits in the world.

2. Unique combination: The route is a mixture of permanent circuit (the Bugatti Circuit) and public roads used daily.

3. Number of turns: 38, including fast curves, tight pins and technical chicanes.

Emblematic sections:

• Hunaudières straight line (or Mulsanne Straight): A mythical straight line of nearly 6 km (now interrupted by two chicanes for safety reasons). This is where cars once reached speeds close to 400 km/h.

• Mulsanne turn: A tight pin where the pilots have to brake strongly after the straight line.

• Porsche turn: A fast and technical section where precision is essential.

• Dunlop Chicane: Located near the Dunlop bridge, it is one of the most famous and photographed points of the circuit.

• Arnage turn: Considered one of the most technical and difficult on the route.

The circuit is thus a true icon of motorsport, combining history, performance and innovation.