São Paulo’s Mayor, Ricardo Nunes (MDB), has sealed a deal with Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM) for the Brazilian city to resume hosting a stage of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) for five subsequent editions.
The six-hour São Paulo race is slated for July 16, 2024, making it the only event in the category to occur in South America.
“The 6 Hours of São Paulo, featuring cars and drivers participating in the most revered race in global motorsports, reaffirms São Paulo’s status as a major global hub for motorsports.
São Paulo is the only city worldwide to host the three primary categories ratified by the FIA – International Automobile Federation, making it the premier international destination for speed aficionados.
The FIA WEC is broadcasted to almost 200 countries, showcasing São Paulo’s organizational prowess in handling significant international events.
This draws tourists and investors and creates thousands of direct and indirect jobs, thereby boosting São Paulo’s economy and contributing significant foreign exchange to Brazil,” Nunes stated.
Tickets for the event will be up for grabs starting October 1st, 2023, with prices kicking off at R$250 (US$50).
This weekend, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the world’s grandest sporting events, is taking place, with five Brazilians in the fray: Felipe Nasr, Luis Felipe Derani, Pietro Fittipaldi, André Negrão, and Daniel Serra.
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