The weather could play a major role in the 88th 24 Hours of Le Mans as rain is forecast this afternoon shortly after the race start, with even the slightest shower forces teams to change their set-ups and drivers to adapt their technique to remain competitive in tricky conditions. After a warm-up on a damp track, thunderstorms with a chance of hail are forecast from 3 o’clock this afternoon with a few showers expected overnight. These episodes of wet weather will be interspersed with brighter spells. Air temperature will peak around 27°C later afternoon but it will feel much warmer in the muggy conditions. More showers are expected on Sunday morning with a chance of another storm...
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