Which country hosts the Le Mans 24 Hours race?

Which country hosts the Le Mans 24 Hours race? France hosts it, at the Circuit de la Sarthe near the city of Le Mans.

The event takes place in the Sarthe department, in northwestern France. Although the circuit has permanent racing sections, much of the 13.626-kilometre course uses public roads that are closed temporarily for practice and the race. This combination gives Le Mans its distinctive character among major international motorsport venues.

The first 24 Hours of Le Mans was held in 1923. It was created by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest as an endurance contest intended to test speed, reliability, and mechanical durability over a full day and night. The race has since become one of the world’s most prestigious sports-car events.

A frequent mix-up is confusing the Circuit de la Sarthe with the shorter Bugatti Circuit. The Bugatti layout is a permanent circuit within the larger venue, while the famous 24-hour race uses the extended Circuit de la Sarthe configuration. The race’s country is France, not the United Kingdom, Germany, or Italy.