Roger Federer Starts 93rd Le Mans With 62 Cars, 186 Drivers

Roger Federer, the 20-time Grand Slam tennis champion, served as the honorary starter of the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, waving the French Tricolor flag to officially commence the race. Held at the Sarthe circuit in France, this prestigious endurance event features 62 cars and 186 drivers from 34 countries, including notable racers like Jenson Button, Nico Hulkenberg, and Mick Schumacher. The race is part of the World Endurance Championship and Porsche quickly took the lead at the start, overtaking Cadillac. Federer, a Rolex ambassador, highlighted the race's demand for skill and resilience, with the winning drivers set to receive the coveted Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona. The event attracted over 300,000 spectators and included a flypast by the French air force. Federer, who retired from tennis in 2022, expressed excitement about being involved in the race and shared a memorable moment with MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, underscoring the connection between sports legends across disciplines.