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Where's 'that Moto3 rider' from the most famous Le Mans clip now?

One lap to go, Valentino Rossi and Sete Gibernau are trading places like Pokemon cards. Of course, the stage is Le Mans, and the year is 2003. That’s probably my favorite Le Mans moment.

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How a Ducati win at Le Mans could take a historic record from Honda's hands

The Le Mans Bugatti circuit has been a stronghold for Ducati Desmosedicis ever since Danilo Petrucci crossed the line to take victory in 2020. But the streak of wins he launched has been a true team effort.

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Why the factory Ducati squad is flexing its muscles in pursuit of history at Le Mans

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Jochen Mass, 1946-2025

Jochen Mass disproved the saying that nice guys finish last. A charming man who was universally liked, the German was a race winner in Formula 1 and one of the top sportscar drivers of his generation, claiming a victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours. But perhaps the German, who…

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Jochen Mass obituary

Racing driver who won many endurance races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but only one grand prix, at Barcelona in 1975

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Formula 1 race winner and Le Mans victor Jochen Mass dies aged 78

Formula 1 race winner and Le Mans 24 Hours victor Jochen Mass has died aged 78.

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F1 race winner and Le Mans victor Jochen Mass dies aged 78

Formula 1 race winner and Le Mans 24 Hours victor Jochen Mass has died aged 78.

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Wehrlein and Muller join Porsche line-up for WEC Spa 6 Hours

Porsche Formula E drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Muller will join the German manufacturer’s factory Penske line-up for the Spa round of the World Endurance Championship next month.

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Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Muller join Porsche line-up for WEC Spa 6 Hours

Porsche Formula E drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Muller will join the German manufacturer’s factory Penske line-up for the Spa round of the World Endurance Championship next month.

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This British watch is perfect for a summer of motorsport

Omologato celebrates a decade of watchmaking with new Arnage 24h GMT, inspired by sunrise at Le Mans.

The 11 forgotten circuits that hosted an F1 grand prix just once

Formula 1 has raced at more than 70 tracks around the world, and stalwarts like Silverstone and Monza have hosted grands prix in almost every season of the series. Not every track has been quite so successful, however, and F1 decided never to return to some circuits for all manner…

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These are the forgotten circuits that Formula 1 never returned to

Formula 1 has raced at more than 70 different tracks around the world, and stalwarts like Silverstone and Monza have hosted grands prix in almost every season of the series. Not every track has been quite so successful, however, and F1 decided never to return to some circuits for all…

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Genesis Has a New Twin-Turbo V-8. Here's What It Looks Like

Genesis is heading to Le Mans, and it's getting there with a big ol' V-8. Hyundai's luxury brand previewed its racing intentions in December 2024 with the announcement of Genesis Magma Racing and the team's first car, the GMR-001. It will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship next year,…

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Pascal Wehrlein could join Porsche for Spa 6 Hours ahead of Le Mans debut

Porsche has left the door open on Formula E champion Pascal Wehrlein making an early World Endurance Championship debut at Spa ahead of his maiden Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Wehrlein could join Porsche WEC ranks at Spa ahead of Le Mans debut

Porsche has left the door open on Formula E champion Pascal Wehrlein making an early World Endurance Championship debut at Spa ahead of his maiden Le Mans 24 Hours.

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Is Gran Turismo star Jann Mardenborough heading for Le Mans return with Ford?

For Jann Mardenborough, it dates back to a self-promise in 2021.

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How Gran Turismo star Mardenborough hopes his new chapter will lead to a Le Mans return

For Jann Mardenborough, it dates back to a self-promise in 2021.

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McLaren bids for Le Mans outright victory with future WEC entry

McLaren will chase overall victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time in nearly 30 years as part of a World Endurance Championship campaign in 2027.

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McLaren to fight for Le Mans 24 Hours win with WEC 2027 entry

McLaren will chase overall victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time in nearly 30 years as part of a World Endurance Championship campaign in 2027.

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Audi Is Selling Its Fastest Race Cars

There are "rare opportunities" and there are genuinely rare opportunities. This is the latter. Audi announced that it's selling examples of its fastest, most technologically advanced race cars ever: The Le Mans-winning R18 LMP1 and the RS5 DTM. If you can buy it, you should.

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Le Mans gets new MotoGP deal to host French GP

The contract between the French GP and MotoGP has been signed.

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Lotterer replaces withdrawn Sargeant for 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours

Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer will return to the French enduro for his 14th participation at the wheel of an LMP2 ORECA run by IDEC Sport.

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Lotterer replaces Sargeant for 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours

Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer will return to the French enduro for his 14th participation at the wheel of an LMP2 ORECA run by IDEC Sport.

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Why Ford believes now is the right time to return to sportscar racing's top flight

Ford is returning in an attempt to reprise its overall successes at the Le Mans 24 Hours of the 1960s, the famous quadruple of 1966 to 1969. It really should be regarded as big news, but the question has to be why it has taken so long?

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McLaren hints outright Le Mans bid could be made official soon

McLaren has hinted that it could soon announce plans to go for outright victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

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