A legendary endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans was originally scheduled to take place on June 13 and 14. The coronavirus crisis decided otherwise and the 88th edition of the race was finally postponed to September (19 and 20). However, the organizers have decided to innovate by offering, for the first time, a large virtual race.
This will take place on June 13 and 14, via the game rFactor 2. The grid will consist of 50 cars from the professional teams involved. In control for 24 hours: two professional pilots and two players specializing in e-sport.
"A new chapter for our discipline"
The race conditions will be as realistic as possible: changing weather, accidents, repairs, refueling, tire changes ... The race will be broadcast and commented live on social networks. The maximum driving time per driver is 7 hours over the entire race.
“This first edition of the virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans opens a new chapter for our discipline. It will be a unique event and magnifying endurance and its values. For us, organizers, for our competitors, for our partners, for our fans, we are now impatiently waiting for the start of this unprecedented race on June 13 at 3 p.m. ”, comments Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile West Club.
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