Why it matters
The 2025 Lone Star Le Mans in Austin, Texas, marks the highly anticipated return of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) for its sixth round. This six-hour endurance race is a pivotal moment in the season, as teams battle for crucial points in both the drivers' and manufacturers' championships.
The big picture
Following the last round in Sao Paulo in July, where Cadillac's crew of Alex Lynn, Will Stevens, and Norman Nato secured a victory, the championship battle remains intense. The #51 Ferrari team, with drivers James Calado, Alessandro Pier Guidi, and Antonio Giovinazzi, currently leads the drivers' standings, while Ferrari also holds a comfortable lead in the Hypercar manufacturer championship. The Austin event could significantly reshape these standings.
The schedule details
Here is the full weekend schedule for the 2025 Lone Star Le Mans, with all times presented in Central Standard Time (CST). For British Summer Time (BST), add six hours to the CST time. For Eastern Standard Time (EST), add one hour.
| Session | Date | Start time - Central Standard Time |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, 5th September | 11:30-13:00 |
| Free Practice 2 | Friday, 5th September | 16:00-17:30 |
| Free Practice 3 | Saturday, 6th September | 11:00-12:00 |
| Qualifying - LMGT3 | Saturday, 6th September | 15:00-15:12 |
| Hyperpole - LMGT3 | Saturday, 6th September | 15:20-15:30 |
| Qualifying - Hypercar | Saturday, 6th September | 15:40-15:52 |
| Hyperpole - Hypercar | Saturday, 6th September | 16:00-16:10 |
| Race | Sunday, 7th September | 13:00 - SIX HOURS |