Bovy Named Grand Marshal as Clark, Sausset Also Honored

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Every year, a motorsport personality guides the cars of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (Sarthe) on a tour of honour. In 2026, she is a former driver of the event.

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The Belgian is allowed to lead the field of this year's edition of the 24h Le Mans in the introductory round around the track. David Clark from the Jota team is also awarded the Spirit of Le Mans Trophy.

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For the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Automobile Club of the West appoints Sarah Bovy Grand Marshall. She is the first woman in the history of the competition to occupy this place of honour. She will be responsible for driving the pilot car during the start of the race.

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For fans of cars and endurance, the 24 Hours of Le Mans are an appointment not to be missed. This year, it is from 10 to 14 June that the drivers have an appointment on the Sarthois circuit. And they will attend a historic first. Creator and organizer of this mythical race, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest announced Wednesday the appointment of Sarah Bovy as Grand Marshal of this 94th edition. .twitter-tweet{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;} Th…

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The ACO has chosen the Belgian driver to open the 94th edition of the French race, in which after so many years it will not be able to take part since the Iron Dames program stopped. The Spirit of Le Mans award will go instead to the British Jota, the French who raced quadriamputato the edition 2026 will be guest of honor.