2012 24 Hours of Le Mans: An Endurance Classic

The 80th Running of the Legendary Race

The 80th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, known as the 80e 24 Heures du Mans in French, took place on June 16-17, 2012, on the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe. The endurance race, which pits teams of three drivers against each other, is one of the most prestigious and challenging motorsport events in the world.

A Thrilling Race from Start to Finish

The 2012 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans was a thrilling race from start to finish. The race featured a competitive field of cars, including prototypes from Audi, Porsche, and Toyota, as well as GT cars from Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Corvette. The race was ultimately won by the Audi R18 e-tron quattro driven by André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler, and Benoît Tréluyer. The victory was Audi's 11th win at Le Mans, extending their record as the most successful manufacturer in the race's history.