A few weeks before the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans, Jacky Ickx had this to say: "I have a wonderful history with his race. Le Mans has always been good to me. Truly." The Belgian champion was named Grand Marshal this year, joining the ranks of other legendary drivers like Mark Webber, Tom Kristensen and Alexander Wurz. The six-time winner of the race (1969, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981 and 1982) accepted the role with joy, as you'll see in this video. He took the time to share his thoughts on the participation of two F1 world champions, Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button, and took a look back on his illustrious career.
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And don't miss this iconic exchange between Jacky Ickx and future 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Fernando Alonso. The two champions met up two days before the start and gave the world a rare and emotional moment full of mutual admiration.
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