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297,471 followers make MotoGP™ historical past at Le Mans
The 2024 French GP breaks the all-time document to turn out to be the best-attended MotoGP™ occasion in historical past
Monday, 13 Might 2024
The 2024 Michelin® Grand Prix de France placed on an unbelievable present proper to the ultimate lap and a record-breaking crowd was there to see it. An awe-inspiring 297,471 followers flocked to historic Le Mans throughout the weekend, making it the highest-attended Grand Prix in historical past.
The earlier document was set on the 2023 French GP, when 278,805 followers joined MotoGP™ to rejoice the a thousandth Grand Prix. Le Mans now units a brand new benchmark as MotoGP™ continues to document spectacular ranges of progress, solely matched by the unbelievable motion on observe.
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports activities: “The ambiance in Le Mans is known and for good motive. The unbelievable roar from the group is among the purest expressions of ardour for sport on the planet and it’s a privilege to listen to it.
“After Le Mans set a brand new all-time attendance document final season, the benchmark was excessive however the 2024 French GP delivered. Almost 300,000 individuals throughout the weekend is completely unbelievable, and it’s testomony to the world-class work undertaken by PHA Claude Michy yearly. The occasion is strictly what we wish each time we race: beautiful racing on observe that fills the grandstands, paired with a full agenda of actions and leisure to make each minute of the weekend one thing particular for each fan. We thank Claude and his group for his or her dedication to MotoGP.
“As for the followers, they’re equally dedicated to the game and present that each time we exit on observe. They’re younger and numerous, reflecting the facility of MotoGP to interact with a large viewers and create a strong connection. As we glance to develop the game all over the world, that is proof of idea that MotoGP is for everybody – and when you hear the engines roar out of pitlane, you recognize it’s for you.
“Thanks, Le Mans, for sharing your astounding ardour with us as we proceed to make historical past. It’s our pleasure to share the stage with you on the planet’s most fun sport.”
