Browse through 2017 wec 24 hours of le mans results, statistics, rankings and. Today, were excited to share that the elite finals will take place in france during the most prestigious endurance race in the world, the 24 hours of le mans. The 2017 wec season will be remembered for great competition on track, thanks to. Garcia fastest driver in gte pro class on test day. The 24 hours of le mans proved, as so often, to be a pivotal moment in the. Watch the 2017 24 hours of le mans with gtplanet fia wec motorsports 2715 jun 17, 2017 by andrew evans if youre anything like us youll be glued to the television or radio this weekend for the 24 hours of le mans. The european le mans series is similar to the american le mans series alms based in the united states and canada that was running with aco and imsa between 1999 and 20. This years 24 hours of le mans and wec super season entry list will be revealed during this press conference. In world endurance championships superseason of may 2018 to june 2019, the 24 hours of le mans was both the second and the last round of the season. The porsche cup, which is currently in full swing through may 28. Le mans 2017 will be the first season without audi so the initial look of the grid is very different from previous years. Jun 19, 2017 for the first time ever, the elite series finals of forzarc season 3. The aco has revealed the list of 60 entries for this years 24 hours of le mans, again featuring a maximum capacity grid for the french endurance classic, including 28 fullseason wec entrants. The 24 hours of le mans to serve as season grand finale in a.
May 19, 2017 virtual race over 24 hours in le mans may 19, 2017. Nissan hires jann mardenborough a 23yearold video gamer turned racer. This is the inside story of 5 men risking all for glory in the mount everest of motor sport. Oconnell became the first american driver to win four class titles in the 24 hours of le mans.
Another hollywood film steve mcqueen starred in the 1971 le mans and hollywood is set to release another film this autumn about the 24 hour. The current gt won its class on its first try in 2016. Weve got the full story on this epic endurance race right here. Featuring longer race stints and authentic challenges to complete. With unparalleled behindthescenes access and cuttingedge 3d, this gripping film brings racing to the screen as never before. Jun 17, 2017 this is the inside story of 5 men risking all for glory in the mount everest of motor sport. Racing is everything is motorsport as youve never seen it before. The daytona 500 will kick off the cup series season feb. For the first time ever, the elite series finals of forzarc season 3. The latest sportscars news, images, videos, results, race and qualifying reports. It seems like just yesterday that we kicked off the forza racing championship forzarc season 3.
T he job of waving the tricolore to start the 85th edition of the 24 hours of le mans was. Exf1 driver karun chandhok seals le mans 24 hours return for. Taking place in france each year, it is an endurance test for drivers and. Gte pro what happens when ford, bmw, porsche, aston martin, corvette and ferrari factory teams race in the same field at le mans. The 24 hours of le mans is the worlds oldest active sports car endurance race. Reigning champ audi have triple winner andre lotterer. Jun 18, 2017 porsche claimed a 19th victory sunday in the 2017 24 hour of le mans at the end of a topsyturvy race that saw all five of the factory lmp1 cars ran into major reliability issues.
The 24 hours of le mans is the biggest event in endurance racing. The 24 hours of le mans to serve as season grand finale in. Along with 62 cars set to take the start once again, 10 reserve entries were also named for the oversubscribed grid, with 75 teams having applied for places. The drivers in their own words ahead of teams 17th start at the 24 hours of le mans. Jun 23, 2017 f1 could learn a few things from the magnificent le mans 24 hours. The 85th 24 hours of le mans was an automobile endurance event held for le mans prototype. For teams, drivers and fans, the 24 hours of le mans is the highlight of the longdistance season. Wec 2017 24 hours of le mans results wec race results. A clip with highlights of some of the top images from this evenings qualifying session, resulting in a 12 for toyota on the grid on saturday. Browse through 2017 wec 24 hours of le mans results, statistics, rankings and championship standings. Wec porsche and aston martin take dramatic wins at le mans revised sport wec 2017 24 hours of le mans highlights sport frederic sausset. Jun 16, 2017 the 24 hours of le mans is arguably the most prestigious event on the racing calendar, but whats it really all about. O, creator and organizer of the 24 hours of le mans.
Virtual race over 24 hours in le mans may 19, 2017. Since 2017, all prototype cars, lmp1 or lmp2, must have closed cockpits. The 2017 edition of the 24 hours of le mans proves its the toughest road race on the planet. Today, were excited to share that the elite finals will take place in france during the most prestigious endurance race in the world, the 24 hours of le mans, from june 1718 making it the largest racing esports event ever. Race 2017 le mans 24 hours was part of the 2017 world endurance championship and was won by brendon hartley, earl bamber, timo bernhard on 2017 0617 00. These days a le mans driver can be behind the wheel only four consecutive hours in a 6hour period and no more than 14 hours during the event. Its that time of the year once again le mans 24 is upon us and this year with no audi participating, the battle for victory will extremely likely be between toyota and porsche once again. Since 2001 the le mans legend races have also been part of the schedule, usually running. The date of the 2017 24 hours of le mans approved by the fia. Jun 15, 2019 the 24 hours of le mans is the biggest event in endurance racing. Virtual race over 24 hours in le mans porsche newsroom. Wec details of 24 hours of le mans race week revealed. The porsche cup took place onsite at the 24 hours of le mans race weekend in le mans, france.
Even if youre the favorite to win, there are many, many obstacles between you. There are other 24 hour races, but none have its cultural resonance. European le mans series le mans prototype 3 lmp3 champion is required to field an entry in lmp2. The main difference to the race week is that there will be no test day. This weekend, the fia world endurance championship has their marquee event. Meanwhile, reigning le mans champs, audi, have cocksure threetime. Taking place in france each year, it is an endurance test for drivers and cars that literally takes 24 hours to complete. Simultaneous to the actual le mans 24 hour race on june 1718, top esports racers will compete in the finals event for forza racing championship forza rc season 3. Porsche survives to take overall win at 2017 24 hours of le mans. Not only are modern cars in the daylong classic very demanding, but the rules forbid it.
The 2019 24 hours of le mans will be the last for the ford gt, a tribute to the legendary ford gt40 that won le mans four times in the 1960s. For the first time ever, the 24 hours of le mans will be hosting a new racing class. How to watch and appreciate the 24 hours of le mans. Simultaneous to the actual le mans 24hour race on june 1718, top esports racers will compete in the finals event for forza racing championship forza rc season 3. Jul 14, 2017 2017 24 hours of le mans race hour 4 replay duration. With shea adam, john hindhaugh, andre lotterer, louis mellis. Jun, 2017 the 24 hours of le mans is the worlds oldest active sports car endurance race. May 18, 2017 it seems like just yesterday that we kicked off the forza racing championship forzarc season 3. It was the fourth le mans class win for oconnell and magnussen, and the second consecutive le mans gt1 victory for garcia. Youre now watching the 24 hours of le mans and wec super season launch press conference. Fiftysix cars participated in the event, organized into four categories. This transition season will be exceptional and include the wec 6 hours of spafrancorchamps twice and, even better, a double helping of the 24 hours of le mans. Obviously toyota will desperate to make amends after the shocking final few minutes last year, but we.
Phil allaway june 14, 2017 news, phil allaway, sports cars, wec comments off on entry list. The full entry list for the 2020 running of the le mans 24 hours was revealed by the aco on friday. Exformula 1 driver karun chandhok will return to the le mans 24 hours in 2017 after a oneyear absence, with the british tockwith ligier squad. The 24 hours of le mans to serve as season grand finale in a strengthened fia wec. Le mans inspired 24hour races around the globe, including at daytona, nurburgring, spafrancorchamps, and bathurst. It is considered one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world 2 and has been called the grand prix of endurance and efficiency.
Todays win was corvette racings 16th podium finish at le mans since 2000. Heres the entry list for the 24 hours of le mans fox sports. Traveling from kuala lumpur to the cote dazur, shot in breathtaking 4k and with unprecedented access to six of the teams competing for glory, le mans. Exf1 driver karun chandhok seals le mans 24 hours return. In this update, youll join the driver roster on a race team managed by sir norman norm king, and race in the iconic 24 hours of le mans with the 2019 porsche 911 rsr. And michael coyne came out on top in a thrilling competition featuring some of the finest esports players in the world. Thus, during the coming le mans 24 hours nonhybrid cars will cover 10 laps per. Highlight coverage of some of the best 24 hour of le mans races of the past 60 years. With cars running at full throttle for significant periods and immense stops, le mans will test any machine.
Roadrunner joined a very exclusive club of people to have won at le mans and who have then stood on the top step of the podium including this years 24 hours of le mans winners timo bernhard, earl bamber and brendon hartley. Ford gt prepares for its final 24 hours of le mans race. Time to take on the world once again pair of chevrolet corvette c7. This title is currently unavailable our agreements with the content provider dont allow purchases of this title at this time. Race day brings the experience of a racing driver to real racing 3. The porsche cup finals to see who will be standing at the top of the podium at le mans after 24 hours of intense racing in forza motorsport 6.
F1 could learn a few things from the magnificent le mans 24. Posted by 6 days ago request heroes by manish pandey full length. Jun 19, 2017 for the first time ever, the 24 hours of le mans will be hosting a new racing class. Teams calls gte pro challenge biggest of teams le mans 17 attempts. The race is so important, and draws so many fans, that the f. Porsche survives to take overall win at 2017 24 hours of. Rs ready to go for ninth win at 24 hours of le mans.
Mans 24hour race on june 1718, top esports racers will compete in the finals event for forza racing championship forza rc season 3. Ams roadrunner crowned as forzarc season 3 champion atop. The porsche cup to make history at the 24 hours of le mans. Aug 29, 2016 driving 20hour stints in the 24 hours of le mans is very much a thing of the past. Limited series follows the participants of frances 24hour car race that takes place annually in. Porsche, audi and nissan prepare for the 2015 le mans 24 hours. The fastest ever lap of le mans was set more recently in 2017, when kamui kobayashi took his toyota ts050 hybrid around the track in a time of 3. The 2010 24 hours of le mans 24 heures du mans 2010 was the 78th running of the 24 hours of le mans, also known as the grand prix of endurance. Follow your favorite team and drivers progress with daily updates. According to provisional calculations, in 20192020 an lmp2 team will run in the wec with a budget similar to 2016.
The 24 hours of le mans is a motor race like no other. Season 3 of the forza racing championship has been very exciting and very controversial. After the screening, moviegoers were able to partake in a discussion with the seven drivers in attendance. Anytime the race cannot air on fox sports 1 or 2, it will be available on fsgo. Porsche claimed a 19th victory sunday in the 2017 24 hour of le mans at the end of a topsyturvy race that saw all five of the factory lmp1 cars ran.
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