Five cars to see at the M24 – Motorsport Museum in Le Mans

Citroën Xsara WRC – 2005

Even though it is located at the gates of the Circuit des 24 Hours of Le MansThe M24 aims to be a museum dedicated to all aspects of motorsport (and also motorcycles, with 11 machines on display), and the Citroën Xsara WRC, which allowed Sébastien Loeb Winning his second world title in 2005 is one of the proofs. Located in a new, large space encompassing Formula 1 and cars rallyThe chevron-badged racing car will remind us of the beginnings of an unprecedented period of domination in the WRC.

Ferrari F2002 – 2002

It's one of the centerpieces of the M24, and it's displayed in a setting that truly lives up to its legendary status in Formula 1. Classic Ferrari for sale F2002 of Michael Schumacher allowed the German to achieve a record that has never been seen since, as Schumacher simply finished all the Grands Prix of the season on the podium, winning his fifth world title at the same time, which allowed him to equal the record of the time, of Juan Manuel Fangio.

Mercedes W09 – 2018

From one world champion to another, since after Michael Schumacher, it's Lewis Hamilton who is being honored. The one who is the godfather of the M24 obviously has one of his single-seaters in the museum, the W09 which allowed him to obtain the world title in 2018, his fifth crown as well.

Mazda 797B – 1991

The legendary cars of the 24 Hours of Le Mans are obviously the most represented in the M24, with several brand additions, such as the Ferrari winners of the event in 1964 and 1965. The Mazda 797B, the first Japanese car to triumph in Sarthe, is however one of the most impressive pieces in the M24 collection, and it also occupies a prominent place in the room dedicated to miniatures, offered at the end of the visit.

Porsche 959 – 1986

The Porsche are obviously widely represented, including twelve authentic models, but the 1986 959 has the distinction of having won the Dakar Rally! René Metge and Dominique Lemoyne triumphed at its wheel, and just a few meters from Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2002, it offers a touch of exoticism in a museum that celebrates motorsport in all its forms.

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