The history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is littered with tales of derring-do. A race as long and arduous as the French endurance classic certainly puts drivers and machinery under considerable strain. Sometimes, thinking outside of the box becomes part of the game to keep a tight rein on one’s fate. The 1933 race was...

Nissan's technical choice for its LM P1 GT-R LM NISMO prototype brings back memories of front engine glory days at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

On June 17, 1933, the team to beat was Alfa Romeo: after two consecutive wins in 1931 and 1932, the Italian manufacturer was the quasi-favorite, especially since the competition was very sparse. However, it was to be one of the closest finishes in the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The story of French driver Raymond Sommer (1906-1950) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is highlighted by a long faithful career with Alfa Romeo, with two victories.