Zinedine Zidane will give the starting signal for the next 24 Hours of Le Mans, starting the stopwatch countdown for the 92nd edition of the legendary race to be held on the historic track of La Sarthe, at 4:00 pm , 2024 .
“Zinedine Zidane was named the starting driver for the 24 Hours of Le Mans! “One of the greatest French athletes of all time will wave the French flag at the start of the 92nd edition of the emblematic endurance race, on Saturday, June 15 at 4:00 pmthe official account of the race announced this Tuesday.
The former soccer player and coach, a great French idol, is an ambassador for the Alpine car brand, a firm that will also participate with its own team and vehicles in the highest category of racing as part of the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship .
“The 24 Hours of Le Mans is like no other. It is an iconic race for all motorsport lovers, for people around the world and a source of immense pride for France. My head is full of racing images, of legendary drivers, of incredible stories, even if they are from television or movie scenes! Being there was something special for me, and needless to say, I feel proud to play the role of starting the race,” declared the legendary football player who succeeded in Real Madrid, among other teams, also as a coach.
“Le Mans is a world-renowned event that, throughout its history, has welcomed big names from many different places. “Zinedine Zidane is an icon, an athlete whose talent has inspired generations of fans.”featured in his part the president of the ACO (Automobile Club de l’Ouest, organizer of the test), Pierre Fillon.
Take the baton from LeBron James
In this way, Zidane will take the baton from LeBron James, who was in charge of giving the starting signal to the test in the 2023 edition, which is remembered for Ferrari’s return to glory in the year of its return to the top category. Spanish athletes of the caliber of Fernando Alonso and Rafa Nadal have also occupied that prestigious spot.
Source: La Verdad
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