2026 Le Mans qualifying explained, including the new Hyperpole format, knockout stages, driver rules and pole-position battle.
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2026 24 Hours of Le Mans Qualifying explained: How the new Hyperpole format works

Qualifying for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans will take on a revised structure, with a broader Hyperpole field, a two-stage knockout format, and a greater emphasis on the strength of the full driver crew. The basic objective remains unchanged: Qualifying determines the starting grid for the 24-hour race. However, the route to pole…

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