Mick Schumacher and 15 more ex-F1 drivers joins the...

A huge 62-car field has been revealed for the provisional entry list for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in June, with 16 former F1 drivers included. Among those is Mick Schumacher – son of seven-time world champion Michael – who looks set to take on Le Mans for the first time.

One of the most prestigious races in the motorsport world, Le Mans is the ultimate endurance test for racing drivers. Unlike other events where the winner is determined by the fastest driver across a fixed distance, the Le Mans 24 Hour champion is decided by the driver that covers the most distance across a 24-hour cycle.

Since 2021, Le Mans has included hypercars in the race, which has seen the event grow in popularity among already-established drivers. As a result, it has attracted some major names from the world of F1, with Fernando Alonso among the race’s previous winners.

Ahead of the 2024 edition, more ex-F1 drivers have put their names down, with one of the most notable being Schumacher. The 24-year-old is a reserve driver for Mercedes, but will be competing for the Alpine team at Le Mans instead.

Elsewhere, British driver Jenson Button is also on the list, having signed up for a full season in the World Endurance Championship. Button made his debut at Le Mans back in 2018, but was forced to retire following an engine failure late in the race

The 2009 F1 World Champion will be racing for Hertz Team Jota in France later this year, while Ferrari heads into the race looking to defend their 2023 crown. A trio of Antonio Giovinazzi, James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi won last year’s event for Ferrari, with the Italian manufacturer once again involved this time around.