The ACO has unveiled significant changes to the Le Mans 24 Hours qualifying format for 2025, introducing a new two-part Hyperpole shootout system with expanded participation.

Key Changes for Wednesday, June 11:

• LMP2 and LMGT3: 30-minute qualifying session, top 12 advance to Hyperpole
• Hypercar: Separate session, top 15 prototypes advance to Hyperpole

Thursday, June 12 Hyperpole Format:

• LMGT3 and LMP2:

  • 20-minute session for qualified 24 cars
  • Top 8 advance to 15-minute final shootout
  • Winners claim class pole positions

• Hypercar:

  • Initial session for top 15 qualifiers
  • Top 10 advance to 15-minute final shootout
  • Winner secures overall pole position

This new format expands from the previous system, which limited Hyperpole participation to just eight cars per class in a single session.

Support Races for 2025:

• Ford Mustang Challenge
• Ligier European Series
• Le Mans Cup
• Porsche Sprint Challenge

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