As final preparations for Le Mans continued and the drivers met the fans in the pitlane and at the parade, AUTOSPORT's team assessed the pre-race mood in the paddock

There may not be any track action at Le Mans on Friday, but there has still been plenty going on in the paddock, as our team of reporters found out...

Nissan bringing it to the fans

Nissan's presence at Le Mans is, bluntly put, everywhere.

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