Gallery: Latest photos of Le Mans 24 Hours build-up

As well as taking place in September instead of the usual June slot, the absence of fans in the grandstands, village and campsites has robbed the Circuit de la Sarthe of its usual festive atmosphere. Scrutineering is also taking place at the track and not in the city centre as usual.Still, the on-track competition promises to be as fierce as ever, with the 24-car LMP2 field and 22-car GTE Am .