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    3. Formex at The 24h in Le Mans

    Formex at The 24h in Le Mans

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    The 85th 24 Hours of Le Mans will be held on 17–18 June 2017 at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France. Team Formex will be in high number, both in staff and supporting teams.

    The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, France. It is one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world and is often called the “Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency”. The 85th 24 Hours of Le Mans will be held on 17–18 June 2017 at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France. Team Formex will be in high number; with Formex CEO Raphael Granito and Formex Head of Marketing Markus Wälchli in the box and the Ambassador Teams Manor WEC, Cool Aviation Racing and DKR Engineering on the race track.

    Manor WEC is competing in the 24H Le Mans FIA World Endurance Championship. Team Cool Aviation Racing and Formex Brand Ambassador Alex Toril, who races a Norma from the Dutch team DKR Engineering, will compete in the Michelin Le Mans Cup “Road to Le Mans” which will take place on Saturday ahead of the start of the 24H race.

    We wish all the drivers a save and successful race weekend. You can follow the entire race live at http://www.lemanscup.com/en/live (Michelin Le Mans Cup, race 2 saturday 17.06. 11.30-12.25) and http://www.eurosport.de/watch-eurosport-live.shtml (24H Le Mans, race starts Saturday 17.06 at 15.00)

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