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Who won the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans?
Peugeot
Peugeot succeeded in winning the race in the third year of the 908 HDi FAP program with drivers David Brabham, Marc Gené, and Alexander Wurz driving the No. 9 car for 382 laps; an all-French driving squad secured second place for Peugeot as well.
How many people were killed at Le Mans in 1955?
1001955 24 Hours of Le Mans / Number of deaths
When did Mercedes quit racing?
Mercedes-Benz eventually withdrew from sportscar racing after a dismal 1991 season with the C291. Mercedes-Benz returned to sportscar racing in 1997, with the CLK GTR which was entered in the new FIA GT Championship world championship series. In its first year, the CLK GTR won the teams’ and the drivers’ championships.
How many spectators were at Le Mans 2021?
50,000 spectators
The public is back this year for the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans! After hosting more than 250,000 spectators in 2019, the race was forced to take place behind closed doors in 2020 and was then limited to 50,000 spectators in 2021 due to the global health crisis.
What was the Le Mans crash of 1955?
On June 11, 1955, a racing car in Le Mans, France, goes out of control and crashes into stands filled with spectators, killing 82 people. The tragedy in the famous 24-hour race led to a ban on racing in several nations.
Where did the 2009 Le Mans Grand Prix take place?
It took place at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France, and was organised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) over 13–14 June 2009 and was started by Fiat and Ferrari chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo at 15:00 local time (13:00 UTC).
Where did the 24 hours of Le Mans take place?
The 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans ( French: 24 Heures du Mans 2009) was the 77th Grand Prix of Endurance, an endurance auto race run over 24 hours. It took place at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France, and was organised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) over 13–14 June 2009 and was started by Fiat and Ferrari chairman Luca…
How many drivers have died in the 24 Hours of Le Mans?
22 drivers have died while competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, held at Circuit de la Sarthe, half of which occurred at the Mulsanne Straight.