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Le Mans 24 Hours articles archive
Alonso, Nakajima and Buemi secure second Le Mans win for Toyota
2019 F1 Season
Posted onAlonso’s car takes a record-breaking – but controversial – second victory at Le Mans in the final hour of the race, over Toyota’s other hybrid prototype.
Aston Martin and Toyota announce entries to new WEC Hypercar class
2019 F1 Season
Posted onAston Martin will enter their V12 Valkyrie hypercar in the mixed hybrid and combustion class.
Haas would let Magnussen race Le Mans with father
2019 F1 Season
Posted onKevin Magnussen has said his Haas F1 team would let him race at Le Mans alongside his father, Jan Magnussen.
McLaren eyeing future IndyCar and WEC LMP1 projects
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren is considering an expansion of its racing activities which could include a full-time IndyCar team and entry into the World Endurance Championship’s revamped top category.
Thin prototype field gives Toyota their best chance to finally win Le Mans
2017 Le Mans 24 Hours preview
Posted onHalf of the prototype cars in this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours are Toyotas. Will they finally take their first win and avenge their 2017 defeat.
Porsche wins as Toyota suffer last-lap heartbreak
Le Mans 24 Hours
Posted onPorsche has claimed victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours after rivals Toyota suffered a dramatic failure five minutes from scoring their first win in the race.
Le Mans 2016 promises to be a six-way fight at the front
Le Mans 24 Hours
Posted onThis weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours is expected to see a close battle for victory between last year’s winners Porsche and rivals Audi and Toyota.
Mallya hails Hulkenberg’s “incredible” Le Mans win
2015 F1 season
Posted onForce India team principal Vijay Mallya praised Nico Hulkenberg’s “incredible” victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours yesterday.
Porsche vs Audi: Serial Le Mans winners lead fight for 2015 victory
2015 Le Mans 24 Hours preview
Posted onNissan has returned to Le Mans and Toyota is still seeking its first win. But expect serial winners Porsche and Audi to lead the fight for victory.
Live: 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours
F1 Fanatic Live
Posted onFollow the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours – the third round of the 2014 World Endurance Championship – on F1 Fanatic Live.
More car makers choosing WEC and Le Mans over F1
2014 F1 season
Posted onAnother car manufacturer has chosen the World Endurance Championship over F1. Why is sports car racing proving a more attractive option?
Three-way fight as Le Mans goes from strength to strength
2014 Le Mans 24 Hours preview
Posted onToyota could finally end their winless streak at Le Mans this weekend but face stiff opposition from multiple winners Porsche and Audi.
Audi extend Le Mans domination with 12th victory
Le Mans 24 Hours
Posted onTom Kristenson, Allan McNish and Loic Duval shared the winning Audi at Le Mans, though the race was overshadowed by a fatal accident.
GT driver Simonsen killed in Le Mans crash
Le Mans 24 Hours
Posted onDanish racing driver Allan Simonsen lost his life in a crash in the opening stages of the Le Mans 24 Hours race earlier today.
Will rules break help Toyota beat Audi at Le Mans?
2013 Le Mans 24 Hours preview
Posted onAudi have dominated Le Mans winning 11 times in 13 years. But a change in the rules ahead of the year’s race could bring rivals Toyota into contention.
Audi versus Toyota in battle of the hybrids at Le Mans
2012 Le Mans 24 Hours
Posted onToyota return to challenge the might of Audi – and DeltaWing’s radical racer will turn heads. A look ahead to this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours.
Williams to supply hybrid system for Audi Le Mans car
Le Mans 24 Hours
Posted onWilliams Hybrid Power will build part of Audi’s new Le Mans car, the team has confirmed.
Toyota to use F1 base for 2012 Le Mans entry
Le Mans 24 Hours
Posted onToyota will use its former F1 team base in Cologne, Germany to run its 2012 Le Mans 24 Hour entry.
Why are car makers shunning F1 for other series?
Debates and polls
Posted onWhy are car makers choosing Le Mans, DTM and other championships over F1?