Roger Federer to Flag Off the Iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans Race
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Roger Federer, the renowned Swiss tennis player, will serve as the official starter for the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race on June 14. This prestigious event, held at the Sarthe circuit in France, traditionally invites a notable international figure to start the race. Federer, who has expressed admiration for the race's demands on commitment, precision, and resilience, joins the ranks of previous starters like Zinedine Zidane. The race has seen recent successes by Ferrari and notable Swiss winners including Sebastien Buemi.
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Roger Federer will be the official starter for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race on June 14.
The race will take place at the Sarthe circuit in north-west France.
Federer is honored to participate, citing the race's demands for commitment, precision, and resilience.
The Automobile Club de l'Ouest annually invites a notable international personality to start the race; last year's starter was Zinedine Zidane.
Ferrari has won the last two editions of the race, and Swiss drivers like Sebastien Buemi have been successful in the past.
