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– The historic long stretch on the Circuit de la Sarthe, once the fastest part of the track, now modified for safety.
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– A French racing legend who competed in Le Mans 33 times, yet never won the coveted race.
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– The Japanese manufacturer that broke the European dominance in 1991, winning with a rotary engine car.
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– A French automaker, notable for its victory in the early years of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with lightweight cars.
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– A French manufacturer that won Le Mans in the 1970s, famously powered by a 3.0-liter V12 engine.
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– A radical, asymmetrical race car that entered the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2012, known for its futuristic design.
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– A Formula 1 team that ventured into Le Mans racing in the 1990s, achieving notable success with the BT62.
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– The manufacturer with the most wins in Le Mans history, boasting a record 19 victories.
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– A track in Florida famous for endurance racing, including an annual race that serves as a lead-up to Le Mans.
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– The class of high-performance prototype cars designed specifically for endurance racing at Le Mans, with strict aerodynamics and performance regulations.
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– A Belgian driver who achieved multiple victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans during the 1960s.
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– An Italian automaker that was once the dominant force in Le Mans racing, particularly through the 1950s and 1960s.
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– A Belgian racing legend, with six Le Mans victories and famous for his victory at the 1969 race, where he started from the back.
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– A shorter, technical layout of the Circuit de la Sarthe, used for various racing events including the Le Mans test days.
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– The name of the region in France where the Circuit de la Sarthe is located, hosting the 24-hour endurance race.
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– A tight section of the track with alternating turns designed to reduce speed for safety, especially on high-speed straights.
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– The three-time Formula 1 World Champion who made a comeback to racing and participated in Le Mans, showcasing remarkable resilience.
