24 HOURS OFLE MANS

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is not just a race—it's the ultimate test of speed, endurance, and engineering. First held in 1923, it predates Formula 1 by 27 years and remains the most prestigious event in sports car racing.

The Circuit de la Sarthe is unique in motorsport. At 13.626 km, it combines a permanent racing circuit with closed public roads, including the famous Mulsanne Straight—once a 6 km stretch where cars exceeded 400 km/h.

The circuit features legendary corners: Tertre Rouge, where cars dive onto the Mulsanne; Arnage, a 90-degree right-hander; and the Porsche Curves, a high-speed esses section that tests car and driver to their limits.

Every June, over 250,000 fans descend on Le Mans to witness the spectacle. The race starts at 4:00 PM Saturday and finishes at 4:00 PM Sunday, with cars covering over 5,000 km through day, night, and the challenging dawn hours.

Porsche leads with 19 overall victories, but the race has seen triumphs from Ferrari, Ford, Audi, Toyota, and many others. Tom Kristensen's 9 wins make him the undisputed "Mr. Le Mans."