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SARAH BOVY Named Grand Marshal at the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans

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June 12, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • SARAH BOVY was honoured as Grand Marshal of the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans, cementing her status as one of the most recognised women in top-level endurance racing.
  • The ACO and FIA unveiled 2030 Hypercar regs built around a single 2WD technical platform, aiming for cost control, brand identity, and a landmark hydrogen Hypercar class.
  • The 2027 FIA WEC calendar expands to nine rounds across four continents, with Silverstone returning and Bahrain extended through 2036.
  • Ford and McLaren confirmed for 2027 WEC entry, joining the Hypercar field as the series heads into a major growth phase ahead of the 2030 regulation reset.

UPCOMING:

  • Start of the 94th 24 Hours of Le Mans – June 13, 2026 (16:00 CET)
  • 2027 FIA WEC Season Prologue, Qatar – March 21-22, 2027
  • Qatar 1812 km (Round 1, 2027 FIA WEC) – March 27, 2027
  • 6 Hours of Imola (Round 2, 2027 FIA WEC) – April 11, 2027
  • 6 Hours of Silverstone (Round 3, 2027 FIA WEC) – April 25, 2027
  • TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (Round 4, 2027 FIA WEC) – May 15, 2027
  • 24 Hours of Le Mans (Round 5, 2027 FIA WEC) – June 12-13, 2027
  • Rolex 6 Hours of Sao Paulo (Round 6, 2027 FIA WEC) – July 11, 2027
  • Lone Star Le Mans at COTA (Round 7, 2027 FIA WEC) – September 12, 2027
  • 6 Hours of Fuji (Round 8, 2027 FIA WEC) – September 26, 2027
  • Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain (Round 9, 2027 FIA WEC) – November 6, 2027

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by 24 Hours of Le Mans originally appearing on 24h-lemans.com

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