The 24 Hours of Le Mans was first run on 26 and 27 May 1923, through public roads around Le Mans. Originally planned to be a three-year event awarded the Rudge-Whitworth Triennial Cup, with a winner being declared by the car which could go the farthest distance over three consecutive 24-hour races, this idea was abandoned in 1928.

As of the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, there have been 146 victorious drivers from 20 individual countries and 25 winning manufacturers representing 7 different nations in the race's 92 editions.

According to witnesses, McLaren left a small margin to Miles and it was expected than Miles/Hulme will be declared winner after the examination of the photo finish. But the ACO declared the McLaren/Amon car had won the race, having covered more distance in 24 hours, as it had started the race several places behind the Miles/Hulme car.

Feb 5, 2025 · 24 Hours of Le Mans, probably the world’s best-known automobile race, run annually (with few exceptions) since 1923 at the Sarthe road-racing circuit, near Le Mans, France. Since 1928 the winner has been the car that travels the greatest distance in …

Jul 17, 2018 · The epic, day-long race that winds through the little French hamlet in Northwest France is officially called 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans in French), but those in the motoring world simply refer to it as “Le Mans.”

Jul 2, 2023 · Established in 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the oldest sports car race of its type in the world, and it makes up one-third of the "triple crown of Motorsport" that includes the Indianapolis...

Sep 19, 2020 · The 24 Hours of Le Mans was created by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, a motoring organisation founded in 1906. The first race was held on 26-27 May 1923 on a circuit near Le Mans.

May 26, 2023 · The first 24 Hours of Le Mans 24 Hours took place on 26 and 27 May 1923. The entry list featured 33 cars and marques such as Lorraine-Dietrich, Bentley, Chenard & Walcker, Delage and Bugatti, with all contenders setting off together.

Nov 10, 2019 · Discover the complete history of France's 24 Hours of Le Mans, an endurance race that has been the world's most iconic grand prix since its 1923 founding.

Established in 1923 under the name "Grand Prix d’Endurance de 24 Heures - Coupe Rudge-Whitworth," this race has become a legendary event in motorsport over the decades. On a 13.626 km circuit, drivers and their cars must endure for 24 hours.