Race Ready: Le Mans Classic Legend Schedule and Travel Guide

Welcome to the Race Ready for the Le Mans Classic Legend, taking place at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe, from 2-5 July.

We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience.

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Book Official Le Mans Classic Legend Packages

Gordon Murray to attend Le Mans Classic 2026

Le Mans Classic weekend schedule (2025)

THURSDAY 3 JULY (2025)

FRIDAY 4 JULY (2025)

SATURDAY 5 JULY (2025)

SUNDAY 6 JULY (2025)

Racing Simulators

Our Le Mans Classic Legend Packages

Le Mans Classic Legend Accommodation Options

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Getting to the Circuit de la Sarthe for the Le Mans Classic

IMPORTANT – Order your Crit’Air sticker for a vehicle registered in France.

Emergencies

Good to Know

Customer Service

FAQs

What’s new at the 2026 Le Mans Classic Legend?

The Le Mans Classic organiser surprised the motoring world in 2025 with the announcement that the event would now be annual. The new format will alternate between the Le Mans Classic Legend (cars from 1976-2015) and Le Mans Classic Heritage (1923-1975).

2026 will begin the new format with the Le Mans Classic Legend

2027 will host the Le Mans Classic Heritage

Le Mans Classic moves to an annual event from 2026

Gordon Murray to attend Le Mans Classic 2026

Gordon Murray, the brilliant engineering mind behind some of motorsport’s most iconic machines, will be the distinguished Guest of Honour at this year’s event. His legacy includes unforgettable achievements — most notably the triumph of the McLaren F1 GTR at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans. Visitors will also have the chance to see the legendary MP4/5B, the car that carried Ayrton Senna to his second Formula 1 World Championship.

A special on-track parade will showcase a selection of his most celebrated designs, including:

Le Mans GTR

McLaren F1

Brabham BT42 & McLaren MP4/5B

GMA T.33, T.50, and the extreme T.50s Niki Lauda

Experience a rare journey into Gordon Murray’s world, with several of his remarkable creations also displayed in the heart of the village.

Le Mans Classic weekend schedule (2025)

The Le Mans Classic is a motorsport festival like no other. Some fans stay for an entire week, and there is no shortage of things to do in Le Mans. It is also an easier, less hectic way to enjoy the Le Mans Museum and town itself than the 24hr race just weeks before.

NOTE: The full schedule for the 2026 Legend event has not yet been released. We are also finalising our entertainment schedule and will update accordingly. Below is the 2025 version:

THURSDAY 3 JULY (2025)

ON TRACK | ON SITE | EVENT
09:00 | – | PADDOCKS AND VILLAGE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

09:00 – 19:00
PADDOCKS & CLUBS ZONE

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WELCOME FOR COMPETITORS AND CLUBS

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12:00
GOLD SITE*

MAYLANDER WINE TASTING

19:00 | – | CIRCUIT CLOSES

FRIDAY 4 JULY (2025)

ON TRACK | ON SITE | EVENT
08:00 | – | CIRCUIT OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
08:00 – 09:15 | – | CLUB PARADES
09:30 – 10:15 | – | GROUP C RACING – QUALIFYING PRACTICE
10:35 – 11:20 | – | PORSCHE CLASSIC RACE LE MANS – QUALIFYING PRACTICE
11:35 – 12:10 | – | ENDURANCE RACING LEGENDS – QUALIFYING PRACTICE
12:20 – 18:20 | – | LE MANS CLASSIC GRIDS – DAY TIME TESTING/ QUALIFYING (Grids 4 > 5 > 6 > 1 > 2 > 3)

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18:00
BRONZE SITE*

MAYLANDER WINE TASTING

19:00 – 00:30
CONCERT ZONE

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MUSIC CONCERTS

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19:30
BRONZE SITE*

PUB QUIZ

20:10 -20:55 | – | PORSCHE CLASSIC RACE LE MANS – QUALIFYING PRACTICE
21:15 – 21:50 | – | ENDURANCE RACING LEGENDS – QUALIFYING PRACTICE

22:00 – 02:35

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LE MANS CLASSIC GRIDS – NIGHT SESSION / FREE PRACTICE
(Grids 4 > 5 > 6 > 1 > 2 > 3)

SATURDAY 5 JULY (2025)

ON TRACK | ON SITE | EVENT
06:00 | – | CIRCUIT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

08:00 – 09:05
24hr CIRCUIT

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PARADES

09:15 – 10:10 | – | ENDURANCE RACING LEGENDS – RACE
10:15 – 10:25 | – | PORSCHE PARADE
10:30 – 11:15 | – | PORSCHE CLASSIC RACE LE MANS – RACE
– | 11:00 – SILVER SITE* | CAR SHOW
– | 11:00 – SILVER SITE* | MAYLANDER WINE TASTING
12:00 – 12:50 | – | GROUP C RACING – RACE
12:50 – 13:20 | – | FERRARI PARADE

13:20 – 14:10
BUGATTI CIRCUIT

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LITTLE BIG MANS

14:10 – 14:45 | – | PARADES & DISCOVERY TRACK LAPS

15:00 – 15:50
24hr CIRCUIT

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GRIDWALK GRID 4

16:00 – 22:45

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LE MANS CLASSIC GRIDS –
RACE 1
(Grids 4 > 5 > 6 > 1 > 2 > 3)

– | 18:00 – SILVER SITE* | MAYLANDER WINE TASTING

19:00 – 01:00
CONCERT ZONE

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CONCERTS

– | 20:00 – SILVER SITE* | OUTDOOR CINEMA
23:10 – 23:55 | – | LE MANS CLASSIC GRIDS – RACE 2 (Grid 4)

SUNDAY 6 JULY (2025)

ON TRACK | ON SITE | EVENT
00:15 – 05:30 | – | LE MANS CLASSIC GRIDS – RACE 2 (Grids 5 > 6 > 1 > 2 > 3)
05:50 – 05:25 | – | GROUP C RACING – SPRINT RACE
06:40 – 09:35 | – | LE MANS CLASSIC GRIDS – RACE 3 (Grids 4 > 5 > 6)
– | 10:00 – GOLD SITE* | MAYLANDER WINE TASTING
– | – | CIRCUIT CLOSES
10:45 – 14:55 | – | BMW PARADE
10:45 – 14:55 | – | LE MANS CLASSIC GRIDS – RACE 3 (Grids 1 > 2 > 3)
15:15 – 16:00 | – | ENDURANCE RACING LEGENDS – SPRINT RACE
15:30 – 15:50 | – | LITTLE BIG MANS – PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY
– | 16:00 – ALL SITES* | BRITISH F1 GRAND PRIX – WATCH LIVE
17:00 | – | CIRCUIT CLOSES

*Bronze guests have access events in the Bronze site
*Silver guests have access events in the Silver & Bronze sites
*Gold guests have access events in the Gold, Silver & Bronze sites

Racing Simulators

Racing simulators are available daily at Le Mans Classic in the Motorsport Travel Destinations Bronze and Gold sites. Guests can enjoy the experience from 10:00-14:00 and 16:00–20:00 every day, offering a fun and immersive way to get behind the virtual wheel.

Races at the Le Mans Classic Legend

The Le Mans Classic is a spectacular celebration of motorsport history, bringing together an extraordinary collection of vintage and iconic race cars for a weekend of thrilling on-track action.

Read all about the grids at the new-look Le Mans Classic Legend in our handy blog:

Discover the Grids of Le Mans Classic Legend 2026

Circuit de la Sarthe Circuit Map

Use our track map to plan your trip as best you can. The Motorsport Travel Destinations sites are clearly marked on the map so you can find your nearest track entrance. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Le Mans Classic week.

Where is the best place to watch the action in Le Mans?

In our opinion, the best seats in the house are in the Main Grandstand which offer great views of the pit lane and help you soak in the excitement at the start of the various races during the Le Mans Classic.

For an in-depth look at the different vantage points, check out our Le Mans Grandstand Guide.

Le Mans Grandstand Guide: where to watch the action at Circuit de la Sarthe

Circuit de la Sarthe Track Stats

CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE | TRACK STATS
FIRST 24HR RACE | 1923
FIRST LE MANS CLASSIC | 2002
LAP LENGTH | 13.626 km / 8.4 miles
LAP RECORD | 3:17.297 Mike Conway (2019)
24HR RACE DISTANCE | 13.626 km
TURNS | 38

Where to stay for Le Mans Classic Legend 2026

As Le Mans Classic moves into its new annual rhythm, interest in the inaugural Legend edition is already building and staying close to the circuit can make a huge difference to the overall experience. At Motorsport Travel Destinations, we offer a selection of accommodation options for classic racing fans, ranging from authentic camping to more premium setups, all designed to make your weekend smooth and enjoyable.

Our Le Mans Classic Legend Packages

All of our package options include the following:

accommodation within the track perimeter

General Admission tickets (can be upgraded to grandstands)

UK channel crossings (optional)

on-site hospitality

private toilets and showers (cleaned hourly)

a staffed reception

24h security

daily cooked breakfast

Le Mans Classic Legend Accommodation Options

We have a wide range of accommodation options for the new-look Le Mans Classic Legend 2026. All packages include the feature listed above, and in the table below outlines the extras depending on the type of accommodation you choose to book:

Accommodation | Description | Features listed above | Electricity plugs | Lockable door | En-suite | Air-Con | Private TV
Platinum | En-suite Cabin | | | | | |
Sapphire NEW | En-suite Cabin | | | | | |
Silver + | Extra Comfort Glamping | | | | | |
Silver | Classic Glamping | | | | | |
Bronze + | Pre-Pitched Tent | | | | | |
Bronze | Camping Pitch | | | | | |

Bronze (Camping)

Silver (Glamping)

Sapphire

Platinum

Each of our packages includes accommodation, full weekend race tickets, and return channel crossing. You are free to choose the crossing most suited for you (be that Ferry or Eurotunnel) from Dover, Folkestone, Portsmouth, Poole or Hull.

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Where to stay for the Le Mans 24h

Getting to the Circuit de la Sarthe for the Le Mans Classic

Le Mans is in northwest France, just a few hours west of Paris, making it easily accessible for international fans. The Circuit de la Sarthe lies just south of the city, running through several small surrounding villages.

For racegoers making their way over to Le Mans, there are a number of methods of transport to choose from. The city is connected by main roads from Calais and many elect to travel on the Eurotunnel and Ferry, while the train station Gare du Mans is just an hour’s ride from Paris Montparnasse.

IMPORTANT – Order your Crit’Air sticker for a vehicle registered in France.

Crit’Air stickers are mandatory for driving in low-emissions zones in France, introduced by certain local authorities or traffic restrictions during periods of high pollution. Find out more and order your sticker here.

For a more detailed insight into travelling to Le Mans for the 2025 race, check out our guide below.

Le Mans: How to get there for the Le Mans 24h, Le Mans Classic and French MotoGP

Important Information

Emergencies

If you encounter an emergency situation during your trip, you should call the following number – 112.

Good to Know

The local currency is the Euro. The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 1.16 EUR. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.

The official language is French.

Prohibited Items at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

Customer Service

If you require assistance during the race weekend, feel free to contact our customer service team through the Motorsport Tickets Help Centre.

FAQs

If you have some more queries or would like more information, head over to our FAQs section.

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