When was the last time someone died at Le Mans?
The most recent death is Allan Simonsen, who died in the race of 2013. In total, two drivers died in the 1920s, another two in the 1930s, one in the 1940s, five in the 1950s, six in the 1960s, two in the 1970s, two in the 1980s, one in the 1990s, none in the 2000s, and one in the 2010s.
Who crashed at Le Mans?
Large pieces of debris flew into the crowd, killing 83 spectators and French driver Pierre Levegh, and injuring nearly 180 more….1955 Le Mans disaster.
| The initial collision between Lance Macklin and Pierre Levegh | |
|---|---|
| Date | 11 June 1955 |
| Type | Crash |
| Cause | Track layout |
| Deaths | 84 |
Who won 1986 Le Mans?
Photo: LE MANS (SARTHE, FRANCE), CIRCUIT DES 24 HEURES, 24 HOURS OF LE MANS, SATURDAY MAY 31 & SUNDAY JUNE 1 1986. Derek Bell, Al Holbert and Hans-Joachim Stück won Porsche’s 11th victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Who won Le Mans in 1988?
Jan Lammers, Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace roar to victory in the Jaguar XJR-9 at the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans! 31 years after the last time Jaguar took the 24 hours!
Has anyone died on Le Mans?
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.
Did Jaguar ever win Le Mans?
In 1987, Jaguar had won the World Sportscar Championship, but the real prize was Le Mans. An all-new XJR-9 was built, with a 7.0-litre V12 and a low-drag aerodynamic package.
Who won Le Mans in 1989?
Jean-Louis Schlesser became driver world champion in 1989 after no less than seven victories in eight races, Jochen Mass was runner-up, and Sauber-Mercedes won the team classification.
Why Ferrari quit Le Mans?
Ferrari withdrew from Le Mans to concentrate on Formula One, collecting a further 14 Constructors’ titles (it has 16 overall), plus five Drivers’ championships for Michael Schumacher, two for Niki Lauda and one each for Jody Scheckter and Kimi Raikkonen.