The 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans Roars to Life This Weekend: Where and How to Watch the Ultimate Endurance Race

LE MANS, France — The wait is over. The world’s most grueling and iconic endurance race, the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans, is back—bringing with it unmatched speed, strategy, and around-the-clock intensity. With a record-breaking Hypercar field, a reimagined GT category, and global fanfare, this year’s race promises to deliver one of the most thrilling showdowns in the event’s storied history.

Full Race Schedule (Local Time – CEST)

• Wednesday, June 12: Free Practice 1 & Qualifying

• Thursday, June 13: Free Practice 2, Hyperpole & Night Practice

• Saturday, June 15 at 16:00: Race Start

• Sunday, June 16 at 16:00: Checkered Flag

With drivers pushing themselves and their machines through over 5,000 kilometers at breakneck speeds, Le Mans remains the ultimate test of endurance, precision, and mental fortitude.

How to Watch: Global Broadcast Breakdown

FIA WEC TV (Global)

• Offers full-session streaming, replays, onboard cameras, and team radio

• Le Mans Pass: €17.99 (exclusive coverage for this event)

• End-of-Season Pass: €49.99 (includes remaining WEC rounds)

• Note: Geoblocked in some regions including the United States and Canada

By Region

United States

• Max (formerly HBO Max): Full live coverage of all sessions and the race

• MotorTrend: Also broadcasting full race with expert commentary

Canada

• Crave (Streaming): Exclusive national rights to full race coverage

United Kingdom

• TNT Sports: Broadcast of race and key sessions

• Discovery+: Full live and on-demand streaming for subscribers

Australia

• Stan Sport: Live broadcast of every session, plus on-demand replays

France

• L’Équipe (FTA): Free-to-air coverage of the race start, overnight highlights, and finish

• Eurosport France: Full broadcast across its network

Why This Year Is Different

• A staggering 21 Hypercars from 8 manufacturers, including Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, BMW, and newcomers like Lamborghini

• The debut of the LMGT3 class, replacing GTE-Am with a fresh, globally relevant grid of 24 cars

• Five female drivers and dozens of international stars bring added diversity and global attention

• With 70% of each lap run flat out, reliability and strategy will be as critical as outright speed

Final Word

Whether you’re a lifelong motorsport enthusiast or a newcomer looking for the ultimate racing experience, the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans is must-watch viewing. With full global coverage options, legendary teams, and perhaps the most competitive field in decades, this edition has the ingredients to become an instant classic.

Mark your calendars, choose your broadcast, and prepare for 24 hours of raw, unrelenting racing.

1. HYPERCAR TEAM LINEUPS (Confirmed for 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans)

Ferrari AF Corse

• #50 – Antonio Fuoco / Miguel Molina / Nicklas Nielsen

• #51 – Alessandro Pier Guidi / James Calado / Antonio Giovinazzi
  Seeking a three-peat at Le Mans after victories in 2023 & 2024.

Toyota Gazoo Racing

• #7 – Kamui Kobayashi / Mike Conway / Nyck de Vries

• #8 – Sébastien Buemi / Brendon Hartley / Ryo Hirakawa
  The most experienced lineup on the grid.

Porsche Penske Motorsport

• #5 – Matt Campbell / Michael Christensen / Fred Makowiecki

• #6 – Kévin Estre / André Lotterer / Laurens Vanthoor

• #4 – Felipe Nasr / Mathieu Jaminet / Nick Tandy
  Three full-factory cars. Fastest on Sunday test day.

BMW M Team WRT

• #15 – Dries Vanthoor / Raffaele Marciello / Marco Wittmann

• #20 – Robin Frijns / René Rast / Sheldon van der Linde
  Debut year with the BMW M Hybrid V8 at Le Mans.

Cadillac Racing

• #2 – Earl Bamber / Alex Lynn / Alex Palou

• #3 – Sébastien Bourdais / Renger van der Zande / Scott Dixon
  Strong top-speed advantage on Mulsanne.

Peugeot TotalEnergies

• #93 – Jean-Eric Vergne / Mikkel Jensen / Nico Müller

• #94 – Loïc Duval / Stoffel Vandoorne / Paul di Resta
  Radical aero revision for 2025. Huge improvement in balance.

Alpine Endurance Team

• #35 – Charles Milesi / Paul-Loup Chatin / Ferdinand Habsburg

• #36 – Mick Schumacher / Nicolas Lapierre / Matthieu Vaxivière
  First Le Mans for Mick Schumacher in Hypercar class.

Lamborghini Iron Lynx

• #63 – Mirko Bortolotti / Daniil Kvyat / Edoardo Mortara
  Debut of the SC63 Hypercar. Dark horse entry.

2. TOP CONTENDERS TO WATCH

Ferrari AF Corse #50 / #51

• Outstanding qualifying pace and proven race durability.

• Best pit crew in 2024–25 WEC so far.

Toyota #7

• Massive experience, ultra-consistent under pressure.

• Best long-run strategy planning.

Porsche #6

• Arguably the fastest car on Sunday test.

• Strong on high-speed sectors; weak in traffic.

Cadillac #2

• Fastest trap speeds in pre-race testing.

• Low tire degradation rate over long stints.

3. LIVE LEADERBOARD TRACKER SETUP

If you want real-time race tracking, use these options:

FIA WEC Official App

• Available on Android and iOS

• Includes:

  • Live leaderboard

  • Sector-by-sector timing

  • Onboard radio streams

  • Car positions on a live track map

Live Timing Web Tools

• Live.fiawec.com

  • Official WEC portal

  • Features telemetry and live stint data

Alternative Trackers

• Timing71 app (iOS/Android) – Clean timing interface modeled after F1’s app

• RaceControl WEC plugin (for RaceFans users) – Web-based dashboard