Le Stud’s 2017: Circuit, Begin Time, TV Schedule and More

The greatest stamina race on the planet is back as the twenty four Hours of Le Boy’s commences on Saturday in France.

This year’s edition has much to live up to as Porsche captured the title on the final lap twelve months ago, striking Toyota at the Circuit de la Sarthe by the smallest margin.

The 85th year of the race has witnessed the exit of Audi, forcing the main event to be diminished to only six cars for the LMP1 class.

Here is how you can catch the activity:

TV: Eurosport, BT Sport, ITV4 (all UK)/ Fox Sports (U.S. only)

ByKolles’ single car entry is joined by three Toyotas and two Porsches for this year’s premier battle, with others waiting until two thousand eighteen to make a utter challenge.

Toyota gained much respect for their amazing effort last year, and they will be hoping to avenge their latest defeat with a climb to the top of the podium.

Audi have predominated in latest years, but their exit from the FIA World Stamina Championship has opened the door for other teams.

Porsche have struggled this season with Toyota finding success at Silverstone and Spa ahead of the classic stamina encounter.

Toyota’s TS050 Hybrid has been imperious in latest times, and racing fans will be expecting a giant spectacle from the two models in the race.

The Circuit de la Sarthe resumes to be one of the most iconic tracks in the world and spans over thirteen kilometres.

The French circuit is designed to be raced at top speeds, and the mental exhaustion for drivers can be severe as they are tested to the boundaries.

Reliability remains central to success at Le Guy’s, but the lack of vehicles in this year’s edition opens the field up to a potential surprise.

Toyota showcased off their vehicle ahead of the race via social media:

At the end of the very first track session of the week the #9 #TS050 HYBRID finishes in 5th position. @FIAWEC #Toyota #LeMans24 https://t.co/EEeD7xfHM8

Fever will be a factor as temperatures are expected to soar over the weekend, and eyes will drift to the act in the LMP2 class, with potential entrants for next year’s premier race in attendance. A ll-new chassis and Le Mans-specific aero kits make their debuts in the secondary class, with speeds set to rise after a latest switch of rules.

This is Toyota’s race to lose, and it emerges only a surprise drop in reliability will stop them from hammering the puny opposing pack.

Porsche will be desperate to regain their crown, but their form is nowhere near the required standard before Saturday’s battle kicks off.

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