After Rafael Nadal in 2018, the 24 hours of Le Mans will welcome another legend of world sport since it is LeBron James which will give the start of the most famous car race. For the centenary edition, the organizers are therefore offering the services of the greatest player of his generation and the new top scorer in NBA history!
” There’s nothing like seeing and experiencing the sport at its highest level. It is an honor for me to participate in this historic moment in motorsport and to contribute to the celebration of the centenary of one of the greatest sporting events in the world. I can’t wait to get this iconic race started and see the world-class drivers go head-to-head on the iconic Le Mans layout. “Explains the Lakers winger in a statement.
While Tyrese Haliburton drove the “safety car” last weekend during the Indianapolis 500 Miles, and many NBA players were in Miami for the Formula 1 Grand Prix, LeBron will be content to give the start of the race this Saturday, June 10, at 4 p.m. He will join a nice bunch of personalities to have had this honor: Steve McQueen (1971), Georges Pompidou (1972), Alain Delon (1996) and Brad Pitt (2016).
Visual: 24 Hours of Le Mans
