When is the Rolex 24 at Daytona and how can I watch it?
McLaren Formula 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 gru🙈elling 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 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 gruelling and testing races in global motorsport, the 24-hour race at Daytona International Speedway has welcomed many of racing’s ico🧔nic 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 Hour꧒s 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 in the Prototype class, Ford, Ferrari, Porsche,෴ BMW and Corvette 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 Satu𓂃rday January 27. The 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 across its network, splitting coverage over its main Fox chౠannel, 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 website and app. Cov🐻erage begins at 8:45pm and concludes 💯at 10pm.
Am I able to watch practice?
Practice for the Rol𝓰ex 24 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 Practic🤪e 3 – 6:30pm to 8:00pm♕ ET (11:30pm to 1:00am GMT)
Friday January 26
Free Practice 4 – 9:40am ꦬto 10:40am ET (2:40pm to 3:40pm GMT)
Saturday January 27
Rolex 24 at Dayton🅘a race start – 2:40pm ET (7:40pm GMT)
Sunday January 28
Rolex 24꧃ at Dayt🌸ona finish – 2:40pm ET (7:40pm GMT)
Who is Fernando Alonso racing for?
Fernando Alonso will be racing for United Autosports in the Rolex 24. He will be driving the #23 Ligier JS P217 car alongside Lando Norri𒐪s and Phil Hanson, taking part in the Prototype class.
