Zinédine Zidane will start the 92nd edition on June 15

The French football legend will start the 4th round of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) on June 15.

Zinédine Zidane will give the official start of the 92^e edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, announced the race organizers on Tuesday May 28. The French football legend will launch the start of the 4 on June 15, at 4 p.m. sharp.^e round of the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship (WEC).

“The 24 Hours of Le Mans is uniquedeclares Zinedine Zidane. For all those who love motorsport, for the whole world, it is a legendary race. It’s French pride! Needless to say, I’m really honored to take on this role as starter, I can’t wait to be at the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 15!”

Sixty-two racing cars will set off on June 15 for this race at the signal of a “exceptional starter”rejoices the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), the organizer of the race. “The 24 Hours of Le Mans are known throughout the world and have, in their history, always welcomed big names from all walks of life.explains Pierre Fillon, president of the ACO. In this historic year for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with an exceptional sporting field, we could not dream of a greater starter.”

Since 1949, each year, the ACO has entrusted a personality with the task of lowering the tricolor flag at the start. The biggest names in cinema, politics and the world of sport have had this privilege: Brad Pitt, Rafael Nadal, Alain Delon, but also Georges Pompidou in 1972 and Steve McQueen in 1971. In 2023, for the centenary of the event, basketball player LeBron James was chosen by the organizers.