With the next 24 Hours of Le Mans fast approaching (21-22 August), race organizer the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) is delighted to announce a three-year partnership with Essilor, the ophthalmic lenses world leader, to promote the importance of optimal vision on the road, 24 hours a day.

Up to 90%* of the information needed to make good decisions on the road is related to our eyesight. Optimal vision at every moment is key to enjoy the road safely in all conditions, whatever the means of transportation. Safe mobility, therefore, calls for the best corrective and protective lenses, 24/7.

As the official partner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and MissionH24, Essilor will offer its expertise to correct and protect the vision of racing drivers and everyday motorists, improve precision and field of vision, adjust to levels of brightness and weather conditions, reduce fatigue, and adapt to night driving – all factors that significantly influence reaction times on the road.

Associating vision with the future of mobility, the partnership agreement includes the MissionH24 program, which aims to create a class for prototypes with an electric hydrogen powertrain at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2024.