Located in a natural amphitheatre, the area stretching from the Dunlop Bridge to the left-hander of the Forest Esses offers one of the most spectacular views on the circuit. The Tertre Rouge grandstand on the outside of the track is an ideal spot, especially at night under the floodlights, to gain a sense of the cars’ speed and the drivers’ dexterity before they head off into the darkness.

Despite the name given to this portion of track, there are no trees in the Forest Esses to obstruct amateur photographers looking to make the most of the elevated vantage point to capture the perfect shot. From the Tertre Rouge grandstand, spectators can take in the entire view between the Dunlop Bridge and the start of the Mulsanne Straight, including the Tertre Rouge corner of course. The cars come into sight as they emerge from under the Dunlop Bridge before they quickly descend through the final portion of the circuit on the Bugatti track, which celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year.

Regular visitors to the 24 Hours will all agree – the covered Tertre Rouge grandstand is one of the best places to watch the race. There are still some €75 tickets left on sale for the race weekend so don’t delay – book yours today!

Cécile Bonardel / ACO – Translated from French by David Goward