More key facts and figures from the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans
If you’re a fan of stats, read on! We have compiled some more facts and figures for you from the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans won by the AF Corse #83 Ferrari 499P.
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The bodywork at the back of the car is comprised of the rear wing, of course, but also a part of the flat bottom and rear overhang. This video sheds some light on a portion of race cars often misunderstood.
Also check out how QDR (Quick Disconnect Rear) works. As with any endurance race, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the winning car is not always the fastest, but the one which spends the least amount of time in the pits. As a result, mechanics must be able to change bodywork as quickly as possible. In the following video, Jeff Braun, Level 5 Motorsports engineer, also explains why the upright connecting the rear wing to the bodywork is shaped like a swan's neck.
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Thierry Arman et Cécile Bonardel / ACO - Translated by Rainier Ehrhardt / ACO