The 24 Hours of Le Mans is just around the corner, and for Formula 1 fans, there will be plenty of familiar faces to watch out for in the race. A total of 18 former Formula 1 drivers will be competing in the top class of the event, the Hypercar class. While there are no former F1 drivers listed in the LMP2 and GT3 classes, there are some notable names to keep an eye on.
One of the key contenders for the Dutch fans is Nyck de Vries, who is competing in the Hypercar class for Toyota Gazoo Racing. As a former AlphaTauri driver, de Vries is considered a strong contender for the win on Sunday. Another familiar name on the list is Mick Schumacher, who will be making his Le Mans debut for the French team Alpine.
Here is a list of some of the former Formula 1 drivers participating in the 24 Hours of Le Mans:
– Sebastien Bourdais – Cadillac #3
– Felipe Nasr – Porsche #4
– Andre Lotterer – Porsche #6
– Kamui Kobayashi – Toyota #7
– Nyck de Vries – Toyota #7
– Sebastien Buemi – Toyota #8
– Brendon Hartley – Toyota #8
– Will Stevens – Porsche #12
– Romain Grosjean – Lamborghini #19
– Mick Schumacher – Alpine #36
– Jenson Button – Porsche #38
– Antonio Giovinazzi – Ferrari #51
– Daniil Kvyat – Lamborghini #63
– Robert Kubica – Ferrari #83
– Jean-Eric Vergne – Peugeot #93
– Stoffel Vandoorne – Peugeot #94
– Paul di Resta – Peugeot #94
– Jack Aitken – Cadillac #311
With such a star-studded lineup, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is sure to be an exciting event for all motorsport fans. Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for a chance to win two tickets to the race!
