Young Worcester racing driver eyes fourth European victory at Le Mans

After continuing his fantastic start to his Ligier European Series campaign with a first and third place finish at Le Castellet, Haydn Chance of Team Virage is now setting his sights on the famed Circuit de la Sarthe, home of the Le Mans 24 Hour race.

Chance and teammate Theo Micouris will participate at the prestigious circuit, determined to retain their lead in the championship.

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With a significant 32-point lead over their closest competitors, Chance's focus is on extending his lead during the race on Sunday (June 9).

Chance said: "I am extremely excited to get this weekend underway, as I have never raced at Le Mans.

"This weekend follows a slightly different format, with only one practice session and one race.

"To prepare, I have spent many hours on the simulator learning the track to give myself the best chance of achieving a top result."

The racers will serve as the warm-up acts to the circuit's legendary 24 hour race, which is set for the following weekend.

Chance said: "For me, it is a dream come true to have the opportunity to race at Le Mans, especially in front of the teams who will be testing for the actual 24-hour race the following weekend.

"Hopefully, my teammate and I can carry the momentum from the previous round at Le Castellet and secure the top step of the podium."

The round has a different schedule to a regular race weekend in the competition, containing a condensed format crammed into a single day with one race rather than the conventional two.

The competitors will have a 45-minute free practice session from 8am, followed by a 20-minute qualifying from 9.15am shortly afterwards.

The round will then conclude with one hour of pulsating racing at 2pm on the legendary Le Mans circuit.

The championship's visits to legendary circuits will not stop there, with Spa in Belgium set to play host for round four on the weekend of August 23 and 24.