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Le Mans 2021: The team-by-team guide

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After a two-month delay due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours is set to get underway with the start of the Hypercar era at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

The latest Le Mans 24 Hours format for the Test Day, practice and Hyperpole qualifying has all been condensed into the last week, providing little time for respite before the main event.

Here is our guide to the full 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours field and our predictions on how each entry will fare at the 89th edition of this iconic endurance race.

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