24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 Guide – Jean-Marc and Jules Gounon: “It’s so fast, it feels like we’re in a tunnel.”

We brought together Jean-Marc, the father, a former Grand Prix driver who finished second in the 1997 Le Mans 24 Hours, and Jules, the son, a driver Alpine in Hypercar and in contention for victory this year. Le Mans is also about passing the torch.

Published 03/06/2026 à 15:00

Jean-Michel Desnoues

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24 Hours of Le Mans 2026 Guide – Jean-Marc and Jules Gounon: “It’s so fast, it feels like we’re in a tunnel.”

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Good morning gentlemen! At the Gounon family's, motorsport is a family tradition…

Jean-Marc: This is Jean-Louis, my father.

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