2013 24 Hours of Le Mans: An Endurance Racing Classic

Overview

The 81st 24 Hours of Le Mans was an unforgettable event, bringing together some of the world's best drivers and teams. Held at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France, this grueling race tested the limits of both man and machine.

Race Results

After 24 hours of intense competition, the #2 Audi R18 e-tron quattro driven by André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler, and Benoît Tréluyer emerged victorious. This marked the 11th overall victory for Audi at Le Mans and their first since 2011.

In second place was the #8 Toyota TS030 Hybrid of Anthony Davidson, Sébastien Buemi, and Nicolas Lapierre. The #9 Toyota TS030 Hybrid of Alexander Wurz, Stéphane Sarrazin, and Kazuki Nakajima finished third.

Key Moments

The race was filled with excitement and drama from start to finish. One of the most memorable moments occurred early in the race when the #1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro driven by Tom Kristensen crashed heavily after suffering a tire failure.

Despite this setback, Audi remained strong throughout the race. Lotterer, Fässler, and Tréluyer drove flawlessly and built a comfortable lead over their rivals. Toyota pushed hard but ultimately couldn't match Audi's pace.

The 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans will go down in history as one of the most thrilling endurance races ever. Audi's victory was a testament to their engineering prowess and the talent of their drivers. The race also marked the end of an era as Tom Kristensen, the all-time Le Mans winner, retired from racing after this event.