Created in 2016, Road to Le Mans – the flagship race of the Michelin Le Mans Cup season – is reserved for cars answering to the FIA GT3 and LMP3 regulations. It symbolizes the ACO's effort to establish benchmark events to help drivers build their careers. This year, Road to Le Mans is the third of six rounds on the calendar.

GT3 cars hitting the track for the race will include Aston Martin Vantage GT3s, Audi R8 LMSs, Ferrari 488 GT3s, Porsche 911 GT3 Rs and Mercedes AMG GT3s. The LMP3 class will boast Ligiers, Duqueines and Adesses.

The round is comprised of two 55-minute races: the first on Friday and the second in front of thousands of spectators only a few hours before the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.