Le Mans News

The anniversaries from this week in motor sport, from the database and archive August 17 // August 18 // August 19 // August 20 // August 21 // August 22…

Woolf Barnato, one of the most important men in Bentley's history, and his 4½-litre  WO Bentley once described Captain Woolf Barnato as “the best driver we ever had and... the…

This week in motor sport, from the database July 27 // July 28 // July 29 // July 30 // July 31 // August 1 // August 2 // July 27 1953 French Formula 1 driver Philippe Alliot celebrates his 65th birthday today.…

This week in motor sport, from the database July 20 // July 21 // July 22 // July 23 // July 24 // July 25 // July 26 // July 20 1943 Chris Amon (above) was born 75 years ago on New Zealand’s…

Famous Ex-Clark Aston Martin sets new record 2 VEV. Four characters that instantly evoke images of Jim Clark drifting the famous Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato gloriously sideways at glorious Goodwood.…

This week in motor sport, from the database July 14 // July 15 // July 15 // July 16 // July 17 // July 19 // 13 July 1918 Antonio Ascari’s successful racing career had only just accelerated when Alberto (above) was…

Looking ahead to the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which takes place on July 12-15 For the first time ever, a fully-autonomous car will attempt this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed…

Small but significant Le Mans memorabilia to be auctioned by Artcurial at Le Mans Classic Normally, our auction spotlights are focused on million-pound racing cars, but this one is a…

Watch live coverage of the Le Mans Classic throughout this weekend. SATURDAY JULY 7 (Local time) 10:15 – 11:15 Jaguar Classic Challenge 11:15 – 12:30 Group C Racing 14:25 – 15:25…

This week in motor sport, from the database July 6 // July 7 // July 8 // July 9 // July 10 // July 11 // July 12 July 6 1958 Ferrari’s Mike Hawthorn dominated the 1958 French Grand Prix at Reims.…

The new Le Mans prototype regulations bear a resemblance to those proposed around 2006, but these ones are far more progressive, writes Gary Watkins Cars with more than a hint…

Remembering Martin Birrane, team owner, racer, and businessman who died on June 9, 2018  What’s in a life?  In the case of Martin Birrane, probably around a dozen of them…

There may be detractors when it comes to Porsche's record lap at the Nürburgring, but the feat is a symbol of engineering excellence, says digital editor Jack Phillips Pointless. Irrelevant.…

Our favourite things from across the web, from Scalextric cars to sunglasses dedicated to the 24 Hours of Le Mans Serengeti sunglasses Presumably inspired by 2017's scorching race, sunglasses manufacturer…

Brabham's return with the BT62 hypercar could herald bigger and better things, considering the WEC's new regulations Timing is paramount and David Brabham knows that more than most, given his…

On the way to the 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours, this V8-powered Ford Mustang turned more heads than a cavalcade of Porsches – but will it ever compete in the…

This Ferrari Daytona racer has an illustrious racing history and the price tag to match  This 1969 Ferrari GTB/4 Daytona Group 4 racer, one of 15 works examples, will be…