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The wager that brought a Le Mans legend to the fore

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The wager that brought a Le Mans legend to the fore
Ahead of this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, we revisit Gary Watkins' pick of one of his favourite memories of the event, when back in 1997 a rookie Tom Kristensen took the first of nine legendary wins. But it's the little-known story behind the Joest team's entry to the race that most stands out

Le Mans 24 Hours: Aston Martin fastest at test day

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Le Mans 24 Hours: Aston Martin fastest at test day

Why the anticipation in the run-up to the Le Mans 24 Hours feels a bit different this year

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Why the anticipation in the run-up to the Le Mans 24 Hours feels a bit different this year

The man behind Japan's first Le Mans winner

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The man behind Japan's first Le Mans winner

Top 10 Le Mans Ferraris ranked: Testa Rossa, P4, 499P and more

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Top 10 Le Mans Ferraris ranked: Testa Rossa, P4, 499P and more

What makes the Le Mans 24 Hours so special?

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What makes the Le Mans 24 Hours so special?
The Circuit de la Sarthe classic returns this year on 13-14 June. Autosport will be onsite to cover one of the world's most legendary sporting events and, as these accounts explain, it isn’t one to miss

When Nissan should have won Le Mans

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When Nissan should have won Le Mans

Why the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours looks like the hardest race to call

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Why the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours looks like the hardest race to call

Iconic Group C battle: 1987 Le Mans 24 Hours watchalong with Anthony Davidson

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Iconic Group C battle: 1987 Le Mans 24 Hours watchalong with Anthony Davidson

GT3 founder defends WEC's BoP blackout

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GT3 founder defends WEC's BoP blackout

What would you like to ask Robert Kubica?

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What would you like to ask Robert Kubica?
Robert Kubica will answer Autosport readers’ questions at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Make the most of it!

Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum

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Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum

Why WEC is in a great place heading into the Le Mans 24 Hours

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Why WEC is in a great place heading into the Le Mans 24 Hours

The strategic gamble that ended BMW's WEC winless streak

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The strategic gamble that ended BMW's WEC winless streak

WEC Spa: BMW scores maiden Hypercar win in chaotic finish

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WEC Spa: BMW scores maiden Hypercar win in chaotic finish

Ford in talks with Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities

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Ford in talks with Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities
Ford reveals it has already spoken to Verstappen about potentially driving its hypercar in the future

WEC Spa: Peugeot beats Cadillac for maiden pole as Toyota and Ferrari struggle

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WEC Spa: Peugeot beats Cadillac for maiden pole as Toyota and Ferrari struggle

Vanthoor joins McLaren's 2027 WEC programme on Porsche loan deal

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Vanthoor joins McLaren's 2027 WEC programme on Porsche loan deal

McLaren's LMDh prototype hits the track for the first time

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McLaren's LMDh prototype hits the track for the first time

McLaren's WEC LMDh prototype breaks cover ahead of first test

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McLaren's WEC LMDh prototype breaks cover ahead of first test