Teams have a two-hour free practice session to work on their machines’ settings before qualifying and the race itself. They can rotate their riders as they see fit. For example, they might choose to give more time to a rider who did not take part in preliminary testing. The riders on each bike wear different coloured armbands to tell them apart. 

Last year, the #1 YAMAHA YZF - R1 entered by YART – YAMAHA was fastest qualifier in a time of 1:35.348. 

The Yamaha R7 Endurance Series is a newcomer to the 24H Motos support race programme. Designed as a springboard into the world of endurance, the series offers riders and teams an opportunity to discover the discipline and, eventually, join the FIM EWC ranks. The event features the Yamaha R7, the latest model in the Japanese manufacturer’s prestigious R range. Around 20 riders are expected to take part in this free practice session which will be key to their subsequent performance.

The Continental Cup brings together owners of a Continental GT 650cc made by Royal Enfield. This cup offers Royal Enfield enthusiasts an affordable opportunity to experience racetrack action geared to every level of ability.

After last year’s notable return to the Bugatti circuit, the FIM Sidecar World Championship will once again open its season on the 24H Motos card. This spectacular discipline is a firm favourite with race fans who enjoy watching the impressively agile sidecar riders, known as “monkeys”. The competitors will get a chance to find their bearings on the Bugatti during this free practice session.

The competitors in this championship, founded in 2018, are paraplegic, or are upper or lower limb amputees or no longer have any mobility in one of their arms. Organised by the Handi Free Riders association, the PMR Bridgestone Cup once again gets its season underway at the Bugatti circuit. Around 30 riders, including around ten from other European countries, will face off in the 600 and 1000 cc categories.

PMR Bridgestone Cup riders are a shining example of resilience and “going the extra mile”. Free practice gives them a chance to familiarise themselves with the track and adjust their riding position and machine’s settings.

Qualifying for the 24H Motos is organised by colour of armband: blue, yellow, red and green. At the end of Q1, the average of the two best times achieved by each trio – or quartet in Superstock – is calculated to establish the provisional grid.

In 2024, the #1 YAMAHA YZF - R1 of YART - YAMAHA clinched provisional pole position with an average time of 1:34.708. In Superstock, the #55 Honda of National Motos was fastest in 1:37.177. 

After tweaking their sidecar’s settings in free practice, the competitors will step up for qualifying where their aim will be to clock the fastest possible lap and secure a good position on the grid in Race 1.

In this qualifying session, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650cc riders will need to step up the pace to start in a prominent grid position in Race 1.

The aim of this qualifying session for the Yamaha R7 Endurance Series riders will obviously be to achieve the fastest possible time. Every second counts in securing a strategic place on the starting grid, and the competition promises to be fierce! This crucial step challenges the competitors to test their limits and optimise their settings so that they are ready to race.

This precious session offers riders an exclusive opportunity to get (re)accustomed to racing in the dark. Night practice is also useful for checking the bike’s lights and luminous markers and especially for timekeepers to get used to spotting the team’s machine in the Pit Straight.

During the race, they will have to maintain visual contact with the competitors to signal to them at the right time. Last year, the #12 Suzuki of Yoshimura SERT Motul clocked the fastest time in this session (1:36.237).