By now, you know Porsche's results at Le Mans. If you don't and don't want to know yet, stop reading. Otherwise, carry on. After one of the tightest and competitive battles in recent history, Porsche won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Some say they "stole" the race from Toyota. Others say Toyota "handed" Porsche the victory. Both these statements are …
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Porsche’s Results, Pictures and Video From the 24 Hours of Le Mans
A hush had befallen the entire eight-and-a-half mile track. Everyone was tired from enduring the long French race, everyone was a little warm sitting out in the summer sun and everyone was resigned to a Toyota victory, the squad's first ever. Through some amazing pit strategy and fuel economy, they'd worked out just over a minute and a half lead …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s GT Results From The Le Mans Pre-Test
The official pre-test on Sunday marks the start of the final stage of preparations for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Porsche Motorsport factory team is campaigning two 911 RSR at the 84th running of the prestigious long distance classic with the overall Le Mans winners Earl Bamber and Nick Tandy in the GTE Pro class. The squad used this test to …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s LMP1 Results From the Le Mans “Pre-Test”
The 2016 Le Mans event has begun: The Porsche Team has used the official pre-test to set up the two Porsche 919 Hybrids for the 24-Hour marathon scheduled to begin on June 18th. Yesterday provided the only opportunity for Porsche to test on the 13.629 kilometer long Circuit de la Sarthe. The track includes 9.2 kilometers of what are normally public …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Pictures, Results and Video From The 24 Hours Of Le Mans
It's been 17 years since Porsche's last Le Mans victory with the 911 GT1 in 1998. Since then, Audi has managed to take five consecutive victories, bringing their total overall victories to 13. Was Porsche getting nervous that their title of 'Winningest Constructor in Le Mans History' might be in jeopardy? Maybe, but no need to worry just yet …
Continue to the full articleThe 24 Hours of Le Mans On Twitter For Porsche Fans
Much has changed since Porsche's last overall victory at Le Mans in 1998, and nothing more so than technology. Aside from the usual television and radio broadcasts, today we have even greater access to online streaming, live in-car video, and most importantly, the world of social media continues to develop. For long endurance races like this …
Continue to the full articleA Porsche Fan’s Guide To The 24 Hours Of LeMans
Porsche and Porsche fans alike are enamored with the powerful draw of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The circuit is a difficult one to tackle, and the race is demanding of both the cars and the fans, yet year after year they keep coming back for more. Porsche is inextricably linked with Le Mans, as they have more overall victories than any other …
Continue to the full article7 Fascinating Facts About Porsche’s Preparations For Le Mans
At the time of posting this story, the start to Porsche's 3-car LMP1 attack on Le Mans is still more than 24-days away. However, given the complexity and logistics involved in fielding a 3-car LMP1 team in a 24-hour endurance race, preparations at the track have already begun. 1. Yesterday, an advance party of 12 began the set-up of the …
Continue to the full articleVideo: Porsche And Michelin “We Are Racers” Episode 3
We all know that tires can make a huge difference in any race. In this 3rd and final episode of Michelin's "We Are Racers" documentary the importance of tires at Le Mans is explained in an exciting and entertaining format. When the rain falls, it's Michelin's experts that plan and re-plan Porsche's ever changing race strategy. If you haven't …
Continue to the full articlePatrick Dempsey Is Ready For The 24 Hours Of Le Mans
You might think you know Patrick Dempsey and what he's all about, but do you? You might know him as an actor and his on screen personalities, but do you know what he loves, what he lives for? Watch and see. Other Porsche Blog Posts You Will Enjoy Porsche At Le Mans: The Definitive History Le Mans 2014. Porsche Is Ready We’re Going To …
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