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Robert Kubica's long road back from a crash which nearly ended his career culminated in victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans as Ferrari won for the third year running.
We spent the race with the tire manufacturer for all of the Hypercar class, and discovered why Le Mans is such a critical test lab.
As the newest and least competitive car, the Valkyrie gets the biggest break, with a minimum weight of just 2,271 lbs (1,030 kg) and a maximum power of 697 hp (520 kW). The Toyota GR010—which won the race in 2021 and 2022—can also deploy 697 hp but at a minimum weight of 2,321 lbs (1,052 kg), more than any other car in the class.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, held annually in France, is one of the most prestigious motorsport events in the world. From June 14 to June 15, 186 drivers across 62 teams will battle it out on the Circuit de la Sarthe, aiming to cover the greatest distance in a gruelling 24-hour period.
Cadillac's pole is the shot heard 'round the automotive world as the brand seeks to join Ford, Porsche, Ferrari as champs of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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"Le Mans is a jewel," Oliver Gavin, a five-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, told ABC News. "There's a lot of pressure, a lot of mental strain plus the physical toll ... it can be a really intense in the car. Your senses are overloaded with everything you're feeling and seeing."
Could NASCAR be considering another attempt in the 24 Hours of Le Mans? NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon hinted on The Today Show that the possibility of a return to France is not out of the question.
Jamie Chadwick is set to make her highly anticipated debut this weekend at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking on one of the greatest challenges in motorsport.
24 Hours of Le Mans qualifying results: American manufacturer makes history with first All-American front-row lockout since 1967. It will be an all-Cadillac front row for the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans following a dominate performance in final qualifying at Circuit de la Sarthe at Le Mans, France on Thursday.
Every June drivers from different countries compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Established over a hundred years ago, the endurance race is won by the car