Published 23:29 IST, August 19th 2021

Racing Team India scripts history; qualifies for 24 Hours of Le Mans for first time

Racing Team India scripted history in the field of motorsport as they became the first Indian team to qualify for the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.

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India scripted history in field of motorsport as one of ir teams qualified for 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Racing Team India secured a spot for iconic racing event that is set to feature on August 21-22. India's first F1 driver Narain Karthikeyan always dreamed that an Indian team would feature in iconic race. Meanwhile, Racing Team India made its debut in Asian Le Man series earlier this year.

Indian drivers impressive in Asian Le Mans

Despite facing some of best endurance racers, Indian drivers still put up an outstanding show. trio of Narain Karthikeyan, Arjun Maini and Naveen Rao finished season in fifth place in Asian Le Man series earlier this year. As a result of such an outstanding performance, y will become first Indian team to take part in historic 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.

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24 Hours of Le Mans details

24 Hours of Le Mans race will begin live at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, August 21 and will end at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday, August 22. race will feature some of top drivers such as Paul Di Resta, Anthony Davidson, Robert Kubica, Juan Pablo Montoya and Kazuki Nakajima. This will be 89th running of 24 Hours of Le Mans.

How to watch 24 Hours of Le Mans in India and Europe?

For Indian fans wondering how to watch 24 Hours of Le Mans in India can tune into Eurosport network, which have official broadcasting rights in Indian subcontinent. latest updates of race will be available on 24 Hours of Le Mans social media handles and respective teams. Meanwhile, Eurosport will also broadcast race across its channels and digital platforms in more than 50 countries across Europe.

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How to watch 24 Hours of Le Mans in US and Canada?

For US fans wondering how to watch 24 Hours of Le Mans in United States can tune into Discovery's MotorTrend TV. US fans can also stream race live on Discovery+. Meanwhile, Canadian viewers can watch action live on Velocity.

23:29 IST, August 19th 2021