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 …
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A 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 articleA Last Look Back On Our Trip To The 24 Hours of Le Mans
Were we really there? Did all of that happen? I have to keep asking myself if we actually went to France on a whirlwind 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend, because it all just feels so surreal. It feels like it could have been one really long summer dream, it was all a blur. It was a lovely blur, and certainly ticked the box from our bucket list, but it …
Continue to the full article10 Things We Learned At The 24 Hours Of Le Mans
Over the weekend, we got to experience first hand the race weekend that is on many automotive enthusiast's bucket lists. Having now been there, having seen the sights and smelled the scents, we can see why so many people flock to northern France every June to watch some cars drive around the countryside. It was on our bucket list, too, and it still …
Continue to the full articleExclusive Tech Feature: The Porsche 919 Hybrid
In a new video segment from the television program Mobil 1: The Grid, Le Mans proponent and the enthusiastic voice of Radio Le Mans, Mr. John Hindhaugh, guides us through Porsche's pre-race preparation, and some of the 919 Hybrid technology in play at Le Mans. The video provides an overview of the 919 Hybrid's unique technological configuration, …
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