Porsche 917’s secret advantage: winning Le Mans in 1971 — ‘whatever it took’
It was a record that stood the tests of time and distance for almost 40 years: 3315.21 miles in a 24 Hours of Le Mans. Yes, significant changes to the…
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Le Mans celebrates a century of innovation, daring and brilliance at this weekend’s running of the 24 Hour event.
As modern Hypercars battle to join the greats of decades past, we look back at the moments that made an endurance test into the world’s greatest race, and ahead to who will come out on top in 2023.
Nigel Bailly lost the use of his legs in a motocross accident, but within weeks he was racing – now incredible journey now takes him to Le Man this weekend
Whatever happens at this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours race promises to be historic, and with plenty of uncertainty going into the race, it is one that you’ll want to…
I was too young to see it race in its heyday, but the Porsche 917 has always had a special place in my heart. I guess it started in about…
Toyota looks set to make it four-in-a-row at Le Mans, but can the No.7 car finish on the top step for the first time?
Valentino Rossi will switch to racing on four wheels next season, after announcing his MotoGP retirement at the end of this year. The nine-time motorcycle world champion has frequently spoken…
Read our 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list and preview, including the new Le Mans Hypercar class entries
Jim Glickenhaus used to be best known as a film director, producer and writer. The Exterminator, the 1980 cult vigilante movie, is probably his most famous flick. These days, however,…
Le Mans’ new era: I predict a classic On the face of it, we shouldn’t be getting excited by the Le Mans 24 Hours. After all, we’ve only got five…
It was a record that stood the tests of time and distance for almost 40 years: 3315.21 miles in a 24 Hours of Le Mans. Yes, significant changes to the…
Nigel Bailly lost the use of his legs in a motocross accident, but within weeks he was racing – now incredible journey now takes him to Le Man this weekend
Whatever happens at this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours race promises to be historic, and with plenty of uncertainty going into the race, it is one that you’ll want to…
I was too young to see it race in its heyday, but the Porsche 917 has always had a special place in my heart. I guess it started in about…
Toyota looks set to make it four-in-a-row at Le Mans, but can the No.7 car finish on the top step for the first time?
Valentino Rossi will switch to racing on four wheels next season, after announcing his MotoGP retirement at the end of this year. The nine-time motorcycle world champion has frequently spoken…
Read our 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list and preview, including the new Le Mans Hypercar class entries
Jim Glickenhaus used to be best known as a film director, producer and writer. The Exterminator, the 1980 cult vigilante movie, is probably his most famous flick. These days, however,…
Le Mans’ new era: I predict a classic On the face of it, we shouldn’t be getting excited by the Le Mans 24 Hours. After all, we’ve only got five…