MEDIA
First broadcast live in 1954, the race is now watched by 110 million viewers worldwide. In France, it can be viewed unencrypted and free of charge on the L’Équipe channel. About thirty people were mobilized for the presentation, including Messaoud Benterki, as well as four female consultants or reporters, including Britta Roeske. The quad has long been linked to the communications of F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel, nicknamed the Queen of PR (queen of press relations).
THE BIRTH OF A MYTH
The idea comes specifically from Charles Faroux, a journalist from the daily newspaper L’Auto (the ancestor of L’Équipe), which was pressed by readers who wanted to participate in a conflict between all European automakers. On Saturday, May 26, 1923, 33 cars lined up at the start. They will be 62 on June 10, 2023.
WOMEN IN DRIVING
There is nothing unusual about running women. The names of the first participants of the 24 Hours of Le Mans appeared in 1930: Odette Siko and Marguerite Mareuse finished in the top 10. Five drivers participated this year. Doriane Pin, 19, is joined by another French woman, Lilou Wadoux, who became the first woman to win a round at the 6-Hour Spa-Francorchamps World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) in Belgium in April. Three pilots complete the picture: Iron Dames, a 100% female crew made up of Belgian Sarah Bovy, Swiss Rahel Frey and Danish Michelle Gatting. It’s impossible to miss their girlish pink Porsche 911.
LIKE AIRCRAFT
Roger Dorchy reached a top speed of 407 km/h in 1988 on the Mulsanne plain. The record was confirmed at 405 km/h at the request of Peugeot, who saw this as a great demonstration for the manufacturer’s 405 at the time. Since then, the chicanes have been limiting the pace. This does not prevent cars from traveling at 350 km/h. “When you think about a Boeing taking off at 260! » Remembers Pierre Fillon, president of Automobile Club de l’Ouest, which organized the 24 Hours of Le Mans, documentary presented on L’Équipe on 7 June at 21:05, enter the legend! will be reviewed on the website).
HOLLYWOOD-SUR-SARTHE
During the 1970 edition, Steve McQueen shot part of Le Mans there. Nine years later, Paul Newman finished second overall and first in his category. In 2015, Patrick Dempsey was again runner-up in his category. Brad Pitt got the start in 2016. In this edition, Michael Fassbender will compete for the second time in a row. All the magic of Hollywood.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is Saturday, June 10 at 15:45 at Eurosport and at 15:55 at La Chaîne L’Équipe
FREDERIC LOHEZIC
Source: Programme Television
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