A new-look Hyperpole will be introduced at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. Get ready for a whole new level of excitement! Split over two days (11–12 June), the revised Hyperpole promises suspense, strategy and elimination. It’s an event in itself with on-track battles in every class and a frenetic fight for pole position. Don’t miss a second of the action!
In 2024, the 24 Hours of Le Mans served up an intense, closely fought race with no fewer than nine Hypercars finishing on the same lap. Starting near the front of the grid has never been so important in the quest for victory in the world’s toughest endurance race. Qualifying therefore plays a crucial role in setting the tone before the race itself.
A multi-step Hyperpole process
The new two-day format, to be held on 11–12 June, is designed to ramp up the tension as the sessions progress and the field narrows down. On the Wednesday, after an initial Free Practice, the LMP2 and LMGT3 competitors set off for 30 minutes of Qualifying with a clear objective – to figure among the 12 fastest in each class that will compete in the Hyperpole run-off. A similar session will then take place for the Hypercars, but with 15 places up for grabs.
Two Hyperpole sessions – H1 and H2 – will be staged on the Thursday. In H1, the 12 LMP2 and 12 LMGT3 qualifiers will have 20 minutes to clock one of the eight fastest times and proceed to H2. This elimination format is repeated for the Hypercars, with the 15 quickest qualifiers facing off in H1 which will determine the 10 finalists. In H2, the survivors will have just 15 minutes in which to seek the perfect lap and achieve the best possible place on the grid.
LOUIS MONNIER (ACO)
Twice the thrills!
Splitting Hyperpole into two consecutive sessions is designed to create a thrilling experience for the fans and test the teams’ nerve and rapidity. With cars eliminated at every step, the slightest error can be costly. The shorter sessions (20 and 15 minutes) guarantee maximum intensity and force the drivers to adapt quickly to track conditions. Adaptability is a key skill for any endurance driver.
This new format is not only of benefit to the top class. LMP2 and LMGT3, more often the realm of amateurs and private teams, are thrust into the spotlight as this revolution challenges the whole grid and rewards performance in every class.
The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans Hyperpole will conclude with a whole new ceremony. The fastest drivers will be invited on to the podium together with their team manager. A Hyperpole trophy will be presented to reward their performance and their determination to achieve pole position. No doubt that the enthusiastic 24 Hours of Le Mans crowd, ever eager to hail impressive feats, will give them a resounding cheer.
Antonin VINCENT (ACO)
Be there!
With this new strategic, spectacular format, fans will have the chance to witness two nights of thrilling track action before the actual race. The very best drivers and teams will pull out all the stops in their efforts to trim fractions of a second off their best lap time to make the cut.
Dyed-in-the-wool motorsport fans and Le Mans newcomers alike will be equally enthralled by the two days of unforgettable battles on the asphalt. Tickets for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Qualifying and Hyperpole sessions on 11–12 June 2025, as well as Eddy de Pretto (Wednesday) and Pascal Obispo (Thursday) in concert, are still available. Don’t miss this chance to see a piece of Le Mans history in the making!
