Valentino Rossi will contend in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 10/11). Not yet in the primary race, however initially in the supporting program: The nine-time motorbike world champ contends in the Michelin Le Mans Cup race series, which holds its 2 races on Thursday and Friday straight prior to the range race long.
In the 2 races, each lasting 55 minutes, Rossi depends on his tested WRT group, which will field 2 BMW M4 GT3s on the ‘Road to Le Mans’. Rossi’s team-mate has yet to be revealed, while skilled young German Max Hesse from the BMW group and Tim Whale will field the 2nd GT3 BMW.
Rossi fulfills the beginning field with around 60 cars
With Rossi’s involvement, the Michelin Le Mans Cup generally gets world attention. The racing series supported by the tire producer need not stress about the interest from the groups and motorists after all: At Le Mans, simply in time for the 100 th birthday of the 24- hour classic, an overall of 58 races with 116 motorists. will be at the start!
Rossi vs Magnussen, Muller and Co.
In the GT3 class, Rossi and the BMW WRT works group fulfill widely known rivals such as the German groups Winward Racing and Leipert Motorsport or AF Corse, Iron Lynx and Kessel Racing. There is likewise variety in between the brand names: Audi, BMW, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Honda defend the class success.
Rossi is the most popular individual in the ‘Road to Le Mans’ of the Michelin Le Mans Cup, which is mainly targeted at young motorists and veterans. Fans can anticipate other popular motorists such as previous Formula 1 and DTM driver Jan Magnussen or exploring vehicle icon Yvan Muller. A couple of Germans like Daniel Keilwitz or group owner/driver Klaus Abbelen begin in the LMP3 class.
Rossi strategies to begin the 24 hours of Le Mans
In the Michelin Le Mans Cup, which has actually been held given that 2016, Rossi can currently acquaint himself with the famous 24- hour race. The Italian and BMW works driver made clear of wishing to complete in the long-distance classic at some time. This year he is once again completing in the 24 Hours of Spa, and the 24- hour race at the Nürburgring is likewise on his future desire list.
The car manufacturer from Munich even provides 2 future starts at Le Mans: With its recently developed BMW M V8 Hybrid LMDh, BMW will go back to the leading class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in2024 Next year, for the very first, the racing cars in the GT3 class, which Rossi has actually understood considering that completion of his MotoGP profession, are because of begin. This year he enters his 2nd season in the GT World Challenge with WRT.
Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO): “This year the ‘Road to Le Mans’ will establish a series of records. These 2 races will offer viewers a terrific fight on the track. I am likewise really delighted to invite a champ like Valentino Rossi, who will make his launching at the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. I want him the very same success on 2 wheels!”
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