24 Hours of Le Mans

June 17-18, at Le Mans, France

Officially the Le Mans Grand Prix d'Endurance and first held in 1923. Contested over the 8.451-mile Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France. Listed are qualifying position, drivers, car, and laps completed.

• 1 (2) Frank Biela, Tom Kristensen and Emanuele Pirro; AUDI R8; 368 laps (3,109.968 miles) at 128.340.
• 2 (1) Laurent Aiello, Stephane Ortelli and Allan McNish; AUDI R8; 367 laps.
• 3 (17) Christian Abt, Michele Alboreto and Rinaldo Capello; AUDI R8; 365 laps.
• 4 (9) Sebastian Bourdais, Emmanuel Clerico and Oliver Grouillard; COURAGE C52; 344 laps.
• 5 (8) Hiroki Katoh, Johnny O'Connell and Pierre-Henri Raphanel; PANOZ SPYDER LMP; 342 laps.
• Fastest lap: Allan McNish (lap #233); 140.015 mph. Top qualifier: Laurent Aiello, Stephane Ortelli and Allan McNish, Audi R8.
• Weather: Sunny. Attendance: 200,000 (est.).

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