24h of LE MANS 2015: Hour One and Two - Safety car out as.
The 24 hours of Le Mans is underway and two hours in so far. RaceDepartment is providing extensive coverage of the race this year with regular updates, including hourly updates covering highlights of the previous hour!
Spotters Guide To LE MANS 2015 - Carscoops
Heres a spotter guide for the upcoming Le Mans race, filled with goodies every motorsports aficionado will appreciate.
LE MANS 2015: Max Chilton to start 24-hour race from 13th place
The race begins at 2pm (UK time) on Saturday (June 13), finishing a day later. Each driver is allowed to do a maximum of 10 hours in the car, with the winner being the vehicle that does the most laps. There are four categories of cars at Le Mans - LMP1.
Alpine Celebration concept car surprises Le Mans 2015
Officially, the Celebration is the brands 60th anniversary present to itself, and will tour several events including Le Mans and the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed. At Le Mans this weekend, there is an Alpine branded car on the grid: the Signatech.
5 Things to Know Before the Belgian Grand Prix
The intense title battle between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg continues at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, as the Formula One championship resumes following a summer break with Rosberg leading his Mercedes teammate by just 11 points.
LE MANS 2015 - Liveblog
Now its starting to feel like Le Mans! Streets, windows and balconies lined with fans, racing cars, drivers shooting T-shirts from pick-ups, music, everything. Le Mans really is a car carnival and until the race begins the drivers parade is the best.
Mark Webber upbeat for Le Mans
Aussie F1 star has never finished a Le Mans 24 Hour race ��� will 2015 be his first? Former F1 winner Mark Webber was relaxed and upbeat before heading into the 83rd running of the worlds most prestigious sports car race -- the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hour this .
2015 24 Hours of Le Mans live race report - Autoblog
Were live at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the latest news in the battle for endurance racings greatest prize.
Weekly Recap: Ford guns for 2016 Le Mans glory with new GT
We curate the weeks events with a focus on Fords return to Le Mans in 2016. Plus, other notes on the 2016 BMW 7 Series, Google car, and. Recap: Ford guns for 2016 Le Mans glory with new GT. U-Turn; Jun 13th 2015 at 11:00AM; Add��.
French Voters Confront Shrinking Pie
To understand some of what lies behind President Jacques Chiracs decision to risk his conservative Governments political future on early national elections, it helps to talk with Bernard Jorant, a 46-year-old long-distance truck driver who lives in Le Mans, in the heart of France. Mr. Jorant and tens of thousands of other truck drivers tied up highways across the country for a month last winter in a strike aimed at the core of the Governments budget cuts.. Polls show that Pres Jacques Chirac and Prime Min Alain Juppe, who have gambled by calling early national elections in France, may win re-election of their coalition, though probably with sharply reduced majority, despite their extreme unpopularity; victory would give them five more years to contine tight-budget policies; voters are beginning to take seriously warnings that Europe cannot continue to fund early retirements and other social benefits (M)
Fords Returning to Le Mans to Kick More Euro Ass
The GT40���so named because it was 40 inches tall���was utterly dominant, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans four years in a row, from 1966 to 1969, including a sweep of the podium in 66. It was the Americans taking the fight to the Europeans on their own .
Porsche on pole position for 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours - WEC.
Porsches trio of 919 Hybrids will start this weekends Le Mans 24 Hours from the top three positions of the grid after maintaining their supremacy in final qualifying.
Le Mans 24 Hour grid penalty for Nissan LMP1s - WEC.
The three Nissan LMP1s will start from the back of the Le Mans 24 Hour prototype field after failing to meet the 110 per cent qualifying minimum.. Porsche on pole position for 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours. That puts them behind��.
Watch a live stream of the 24-hour Le Mans race here
The annual 24-hour Le Mans is underway, as of 9AM ET this morning. The endurance race is the worlds oldest active racing event ��� it started in 1923 ��� making this its 92nd year in existence. Drivers must be able to determine how much neck-breaking .
Le Mans 2015 preview: the frontrunners and riders
Front-wheel drive versus four-wheel drive, big V8s versus tiny turbo V4s, and a Nissan from way out of leftfield: there are four factory teams at Le Mans 2015, with four very different ideas of what a winning car looks like. Whos got their sums right.
Denny Hamlin Wins at Talladega; Marc Marquez Takes Fourth Race in a Row
It was Hamlin’s first victory at the Alabama track, coming in the 300th race of his career in the series.
Verstappens Age a Talking Point at Belgian GP
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg resume their title bids at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, with 11 points separating the Mercedes teammates and Hamilton leading 5-4 in race wins. Among the sports talking points is the news that Max Verstappen will become the youngest ever F1 driver when he makes his debut at the age of 17 in next years championship. Meanwhile, drivers Alexander Rossi and Andre Lotterer are set for F1 debuts of their own in Spa, where Frenchman Romain Grosjean needs to find some form.
Actor Patrick Dempsey takes starring role in Le Mans 24-hour motor race
US actor and Porsche 911 driver Patrick Dempsey poses during a press conference before the 83rd Le Mans 24-hour endurance race, on June 12, 2015, in Le Mans, western France. -- PHOTO: AFP .
2015 Le Mans 24 Hours preview - F1 Fanatic
Nissan has returned to Le Mans and Toyota is still seeking its first win. But expect serial winners Porsche and Audi to lead the fight for victory.
Buttons F1 Future Unclear After Difficult Season
Former champion Jenson Buttons future in Formula One remains uncertain, and his fifth-place finish at Sundays Abu Dhabi Grand Prix could yet prove the final race of a distinguished career.
Motorsports: Kenseth Off to a Quick Start in Nascar Chase
. Matt Kenseth wins his second Nascar Chase for the Championship race; Sebastian Vettel dominates the Formula One race in Singapore.
Letarte Gets Earnhardt in a Groove in Final Season
It took Steve Letarte 51 races to return Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Victory Lane, where the duo celebrated at Michigan in 2012 a turning point in their pairing.
Pagenaud Made Penske Expand to 4 IndyCar Entries
Roger Penske has always been comfortable fielding just two or three IndyCar Series entries a year. With Simon Pagenaud on the free agent market, the team owner was willing to consider expansion.
Newey Fears for Wasted Youth of Boy Racers
Red Bull technical head Adrian Newey raised concern for motorsports budding young racers on Friday, accusing some parents of risking a bleak future for their children by neglecting their studies.
Bentley Joins Ultra-Luxury Fast Lane With Mulsanne Speed
Bentley, the venerable British carmaker known for comfort and style, is moving into the fast lane of ultra-luxury cars with a new version of its flagship saloon, aiming to grab a bigger slice of a market tipped to double in size by 2018.
Spotters Guide To Le Mans 2015
We cant stress enough the fact that the gruesome 24-hour of Le Mans race is approaching. You might not think of it as a big deal, but Le Mans is an important motorsport event; a trial of blood sweat and tears for the participants and a living legend.
Aston Martins plan for Le Mans domination
Auto Express sat down with the team in the paddock at Le Mans to find out just what it takes. The first element is selecting a car, and in the current era Aston runs in the GTE class for production-based cars with a race-prepared version of the V8.
Webber Had a Future in F1, Says Horner
Mark Webber could have stayed in Formula One and challenged for grand prix victories for several more years had he not fallen out of love with the sport, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Formula One Approves Rule Changes for Next Season
Formula One is tinkering with its rules again, hoping to spice up the show for an increasingly global audience.
2015 Le Mans 24 Hours - Starting grid
4. Duval/di Grassi/Jarvis GER Audi Sport Team Joest R18 e-tron 3m 19.866s LMP1 5. Lotterer/Fassler/Treluyer GER Audi Sport Team Joest R18 e-tron 3m 20.561s LMP1 6. Albuquerque/Bonanomi/Rast GER Audi Sport Team Joest R18 e-tron 3m 20.997s .
Aston Martin unveils art car colours for 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours
Aston Martin Racing has unveiled the art car livery in which its lead Gulf #97 Vantage GTE will race at Le Mans 24 Hours. Eurosport Player : Follow this event in live video. The livery is designed by artist Tobias Rehberger. A statement on Aston Martin.
Resisting the 911’s Gravitational Pull
The Porsche Cayman may never beat its big brother, the 911, but it’s an appealing choice among midengine coupes, and midengine coupes are the stuff of greatness.. Behind the Wheel column review of 2014 Porsche Cayman.
How To Watch (And Stream) The 24 Hours Of Le Mans
While I think Fox or NBC should just stream the 24 Hours of Le Mans live for a full day on their network flagship stations, that isnt going to happen. Fear not, Americans, as there are other ways to watch.
Whats On TV Monday
Television highlights.
Le Mans 24 Hours - Qualifying results (FINAL)
StumbleUpon. Le Mans 24 Hours - Qualifying results (FINAL). Full qualifying results and grid positions for the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours at the Circuit de la Sarthe 1. Jani/Lieb/Dumas GER Porsche 919 Hybrid 3m 16.887s LMP1 2. Webber/Hartley/Bernhard GER .
Heres how to follow this weekends 24 Hours of Le Mans
Broadcast TV might not offer the best option, but there are a lot of great other ways to follow the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend.. http://www.carscoops.com/2015/06/spotters-guide-to-le-mans-2015.html. 0. Report; Reply��.
IHT Quick Read: June 28
. Obama in Africa; Irish and French economics; immigration and Silicon Valley; bad grades for the baccalauréat; men on the Paris runways; the Met unbuttons; rain at Wimbledon.
2015 24 Hours of Le Mans (Live Stream) | RaceDepartment
[ATTACH] The 24 Hour race of Le Mans is the worlds oldest and most famous endurance race for sports cars and prototypes annually held in France..
Crash puts Aussie out of Le Mans
Watch coverage of the Le Mans 24 Hours LIVE in HD starting Saturday night from 10:30pm on FOX SPORTS 501. Extensive damage to the right front and right side of the car cant be repaired by the team in time for the start of the race on Saturday, and the .
Will Audi Dominate Le Mans Yet Again in 2015?
I suppose it was the year 2000 that Audi began their domination of the epic 24 Hours of Le Mans. They won it with the incredible R8 LMP, and continued for.
Diesel Automobiles Clean Up for an Encore
After years in the wilderness, diesel is coming home, although Americans may not recognize its freshly scrubbed face.
Ford GT heading back to Le Mans [w/video] - Autoblog
LE MANS, France, June 12, 2015 ��� Ford announced today it is returning to one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world with its new Ford GT race car, based on the all-new ultra-high-performance supercar that��.
Hot Cars at the Detroit Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show begins this week in Detroit with media and industry previews. It opens to the public Jan. 17.
2015 24 Hours of Le Mans live race report
No, you dont need to stay up for the entire 24 Hours of Le Mans, but if you want to catch any of the action, Autoblog friend Reilly Brennan has a handy guide. And to keep you up to speed on the latest race events, well be posting live from Le Mans.
New Renault Alpine sports car breaks cover at LE MANS 2015
Renaults resurrected sports car sub-brand, Alpine, has revealed a brand-new concept car on track ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The blue and orange Alpine Celebration show car completed a lap of the legendary circuit behind an old A110 racer.
Stuck throttle caused Jan Magnussens Corvette crash at Le.
#63 Corvette, Le Mans 2015. Jan Magnussens accident during final qualifying for the Le Mans 24 Hours on Thursday, which led to the withdrawal of the #63 GTE Pro Chevrolet Corvette, was caused by a stuck throttle.
Electrification Meets Performance in New Generation of Hybrids
Faced with tougher European regulations on pollution, but a constant desire among affluent drivers for speed and panache, many carmakers have reached the same solution: luxury hybrids.
Wheelies: The Mulally’s Millions Edition
Ford rewards its chief executive’s 2013 performance with $13.8 million in stock; Miami investors buy the Nürburgring for $90 million.
Filipe Albuquerque leads Audi 1-2-3 in Le Mans 24 Hour.
Audi locked out the top three positions in the warm-up for the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours, with Filipe Albuquerque setting the pace in the #9 R18 e-tron Quattro.
Watch a Nissan GT-R run Le Mans in 360-degree video
Grab your iPhone or Android device, open the YouTube app, and check out this 360-degree, interactive video of a Nissan GT-R running the 24 Hours of Le Mans track.. 2015 Jeep Renegade Taillights��.
Mercedes Gets Back Into Formula One
Formula One champions Brawn GP will compete next season as the official Mercedes factory team after the German carmaker announced a takeover on Monday.
Live: 2015 WEC Le Mans 24 Hours - F1 Fanatic
F1 Fanatic Live combines updates from the teams and drivers in real-time via Twitter with comments from F1 Fanatic readers and more. The race starts at 2pm BST. Read the preview for the race here: 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours��.