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Le Mans 24 Hours adapts with controversial virtual race format

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:11 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Le Mans 24 Hours adapts with controversial virtual race format

Summary

The Le Mans 24 Hours has embraced change by organizing a Virtual edition of the race last weekend. This shift highlights the event's adaptability even at 97 years old. The Automobile Club de l'Ouest has a history of implementing changes despite some controversies surrounding previous updates. The implications of this latest format and its reception among traditional racing fans remain to be seen.

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Key Details

•Le Mans 24 Hours held a Virtual edition last weekend.
•The race continues to evolve despite its 97-year tradition.
•Automobile Club de l'Ouest has a history of embracing change.
•Previous changes to the race have sparked controversy.
•Future impact of the virtual format on racing remains uncertain.

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There aren't too many 97-year olds that retain a capacity for constant reinvention to keep up with the times. But the Le Mans 24 Hours is a great exception to that norm and organising body the Automobile Club de l'Ouest has proven time and again over the years that it is not afraid to embrace change, with last weekend's Virtual edition of the race the latest example. From the controversial ...Keep reading
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