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Motorsport.com Le Mans introduces new 'hyperpole' format for 2020

Le Mans introduces new 'hyperpole' format for 2020

A new qualifying format dubbed 'Hyperpole' will set the top positions on the grid for next year's Le Mans 24 Hours.
By Gary Watkins 19 December 2019
Motorsport.com WEC's new top class named 'Le Mans Hypercar'

WEC's new top class named 'Le Mans Hypercar'

The new top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship will be known as 'Le Mans Hypercar' (LMH) when it comes into force for the 2020/21 season.
By Gary Watkins 06 December 2019
Motorsport.com Peugeot announces 2022 WEC hypercar entry

Peugeot announces 2022 WEC hypercar entry

Peugeot has announced plans to return to the top flight of endurance racing in 2022 with a hypercar programme in the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours.
By Jamie Klein 14 November 2019
02:59 Motorsport.com Uncovered! Lost footage from the 1966 Le Mans Ford v Ferrari duel

Uncovered! Lost footage from the 1966 Le Mans Ford v Ferrari duel

Stunning vintage footage of the historic event
By Valentin Khorounzhiy 13 November 2019
02:29 Classics 1966 Ford GT40 that won Le Mans restored - video

1966 Ford GT40 that won Le Mans restored - video

The Ford that dethroned Ferrari
By Elizabeth Puckett 10 November 2019
Motorsport.com 2020 Audi R8 LMS GT4 debuts with sharper looks and 488 bhp

2020 Audi R8 LMS GT4 debuts with sharper looks and 488 bhp

The updated race car allows the driver to adjust ABS and traction control on the go.
By Adrian Padeanu 07 November 2019
01:02 Celebrity / Entertainment Fassbender’s Road To Le Mans Porsche documentary debuts October 11

Fassbender’s Road To Le Mans Porsche documentary debuts October 11

Can Fassbender really compete at Le Mans?
By Chris Okula 07 October 2019
Supercars Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus reveals updated SCG 007 LMP hypercar

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus reveals updated SCG 007 LMP hypercar

The Le Mans-bound racer is taking shape.
By Christopher Smith 19 September 2019
Motorsport.com Lamborghini studying Le Mans hypercar class entry for 2021

Lamborghini studying Le Mans hypercar class entry for 2021

Anything is possible.
By Anthony Alaniz 09 August 2019
Classics Perfect Gulf GT40 replica now available

Perfect Gulf GT40 replica now available

Prices start at £185,000 and only 50 will be made.
By Dominik Wilde 06 August 2019
Motorsport.com Aston 'would love' to have Verstappen at Le Mans

Aston 'would love' to have Verstappen at Le Mans

Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer says the prospect of Formula 1 star Max Verstappen racing for the manufacturer at the Le Mans 24 Hours is "a conversation to be had".
By Scott Mitchell 22 July 2019
10:35 Motorsport.com Why the Mercedes CLRs kept taking off at Le Mans 1999

Why the Mercedes CLRs kept taking off at Le Mans 1999

Mercedes' most recent appearance in the Le Mans 24 Hours will forever be famous for the sight of its cars taking to the air. 20 years on from the 1999 event, which Mercedes eventually withdrew from following its third airborne accident of the week.
By Tim Watson 21 June 2019
Motorsport.com Le Mans renames street to celebrate Bentley's centenary

Le Mans renames street to celebrate Bentley's centenary

The Rue de Laignes is becoming the Rue des Bentley Boys.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2019
Celebrity / Entertainment Matt Damon, Christian Bale to green-flag the Indy 500

Matt Damon, Christian Bale to green-flag the Indy 500

Academy Award-winning actors Matt Damon and Christian Bale will serve as honorary starters for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on May 26 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
By David Malsher 17 May 2019
Motorsport.com Mercedes unveils its 2019 Formula 1 car

Mercedes unveils its 2019 Formula 1 car

Mercedes has revealed the new W10 Formula 1 car that it hopes can carry it to a sixth consecutive championship double.
By Jonathan Noble 13 February 2019
Supercars Second Red Bull Aston Martin car set to go to Le Mans

Second Red Bull Aston Martin car set to go to Le Mans

The 'Son of Valkyrie' will be here in a couple of years.
By Dominik Wilde 13 August 2018
Supercars Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Reveals New LMP Car To Tackle Le Mans

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus Reveals New LMP Car To Tackle Le Mans

SCG 007 joins a growing list of ambitious in-development projects at the niche automaker.
By Christopher Smith 26 July 2018
Celebrity / Entertainment Matt Damon Will Star As Carroll Shelby In Ford Vs. Ferrari Film

Matt Damon Will Star As Carroll Shelby In Ford Vs. Ferrari Film

Christian Bale will play driver and engineer Ken Miles
By Chris Bruce 28 June 2018
Lists 10 supercars inspired by cars that ran the 24 Hours of Le Mans

10 supercars inspired by cars that ran the 24 Hours of Le Mans

These 10 supercars are unmatched because they were created to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
By Javier Llorente 16 June 2018
Motor1.com Announcements Motorsport Network And 24 Hours Of Le Mans Launch Esports Series

Motorsport Network And 24 Hours Of Le Mans Launch Esports Series

Two motorsport leaders come together in a joint venture to create esports racing competition.
By Motorsport.com 15 June 2018
Motorsport.com Alonso's Toyota grabs pole at Le Mans 24h

Alonso's Toyota grabs pole at Le Mans 24h

The #8 Toyota of Kazuki Nakajima, Sebastien Buemi and Fernando Alonso will start the Le Mans 24 Hours from pole as the Japanese manufacturer locked out the front row.
By Jack Cozens 15 June 2018
Motorsport.com Aston Martin's Vantage GTE is making Le Mans debut this weekend

Aston Martin's Vantage GTE is making Le Mans debut this weekend

The racing car uses the same 4-litre V8 as the road car – with a few tweaks, of course.
By Sam Burnett 12 June 2018
Motorsport.com Toyota pays homage to Le Mans greats with special GT86 liveries

Toyota pays homage to Le Mans greats with special GT86 liveries

Cars mark the 86th 24 Hours of Le Mans with iconic Toyota racing paint jobs.
By James Fossdyke 11 June 2018
Motorsport.com Button admits he found Le Mans 'disconcerting' at first

Button admits he found Le Mans 'disconcerting' at first

He'll soon have 24 hours to get used to it.
By Charles Bradley 06 June 2018
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