The biggest race in the world? The 24 Hours of Le Mans is this weekend.
Summary
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the biggest car races in the world, takes place in France this weekend. The race features 62 cars competing over 24 hours on a track that uses both permanent racing roads and public streets.Key Facts
- The 24 Hours of Le Mans is part of the "triple crown" of motorsport, along with the Indianapolis 500 and Monaco Grand Prix.
- The race began in 1923 and this year marks its 94th event.
- Cars race in three different classes, each driven by teams of three drivers who take turns.
- Both professional and amateur drivers participate; some racers include well-known tech entrepreneurs.
- The top car class is called Hypercar, featuring fast, hybrid race cars designed by manufacturers like Ferrari, Peugeot, Toyota, and Aston Martin.
- Aston Martin’s Valkyrie started as a road car but was adapted to race rules for this event.
- Some cars in the race are built to LMDh specifications and come from America’s IMSA racing series.
- The race tests new car technologies, such as hybrid engines, advanced brakes, and headlights, that often make their way into regular road cars.
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