When is the Rolex 24 at Daytona and how can I watch it?
McLaren Form🔯ula 1 star Fernando Alonso will make his much-anticipated sports car racing debut this weekend when he lines up on the grid for the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Renowned for being one of the most gruellin💛g and testing races in global motorsport, the 24-hour race at Daytona International Speedway has welcomed many of racing’s iconic drivers 🦋through the years.
McLaren Formula 1 star Fernando Al🌞onso will make his much-anticipated sports car racing debut this weekend when he lines up on the grid for the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Renowned for being one of the most gruelling🌞 and testing races in global motorsport, the 24-hour race at Daytona International Speedway has welcomed mಞany of racing’s iconic drivers through the years.
Alonso will become the latest driver🔯 to join that list this weekend, as well as taking a first step towards the endurance portion of his ‘triple crown’ goal that may see him enter the 24 Hours of Le Mans later this year.
Alonso aside, there are a number of big stories at Daytona this year. While the likes of Cadillac, Nissan, Acura and Mazda are likely to fight for top honours in𝓰 the Prototype class, Ford, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW and Corvetܫte will duel for GTLM victory, with other manufacturers including Lamborghini, Mercedes and Lexus featuring in the GTD class.
When is the Rolex 24?
The Rolex 24 race starts at 7:40pm in the UK on Saturday January 27. T🅘he race will last 24 hours, giving a finish time of 7:40pm on Sunday January 28.
How can I watch it?
.In the United States, Fox will be broadcasting the race acr꧃oss its network, 🀅splitting coverage over its main Fox channel, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2 and its digital app, Fox Sports Go.
How can I watch qualifying?
Qualifying for the Rolex 24 will be streamed live in the UK via the IMSA w༒ebsite and app. Coverage begin✅s at 8:45pm and concludes at 10pm.
Am I able to watch practice?
Practice for the Rolex 2🦩4 at Daytona is not scheduled to be viewable in the UK.
Weekend schedule
Thursday January 25
Free Practice 1 – 9:20am to 10:20am ET (2:20pm to 3:20pm GMT)
Free Practice 2 – 1:40pm to 2:40pm ET (6:40pm to 7:40pm GMT)
GTD Qualifying – 3:55pm to 4:10pm ET (8:55pm to 9:10pm GMT)
GTLM Qualifying – 4:20pm to 4:35pm ET (9:20pm to 9:35pm GMT)
Prototype Qualifying – 4:45pm to 5:00pm ET (9:45pm to 10:00pm GMT)
Free Practice 3 – 6:30pm to 8:00pm ET (11:30pm to 1:00am✨ GMT)
Friday January 26
Free Practice 4 – 9:40am to 10:40am ET (2:40pm ⛄to 3:40pm GMT)
Saturday January 27
Rolex 24 at Daytona race sไtart – 2:40pm ET (7:40pm GMT)
Sunday January 28
Rolex 24 ꧂at Daytona finish ꦿ– 2:40pm ET (7:40pm GMT)
Who is Fernando Alonso racing for?
Fernando Alonso ꦅwill be racing for United Autosports in the Rolex 24. He will be driving the #23 Ligier JS P217 car alongside Lando Norris and Phil Hanson, taking part in the Prototype class.
