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The delivery of a first victory at Le Mans for Henri Pescarolo

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Medhi Casaurang

  • Published on 11 / 06 / 2026 at 10: 00
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The delivery of a first victory at Le Mans for Henri Pescarolo First victory at Le Mans in 1972 for Henri Pescarolo © DPPI
First victory at Le Mans in 1972 for Henri Pescarolo © DPPI

Given as favorite, the Matra team holds its place and signs a resounding double in front of the President of the Republic. The foresight and talent of Henri Pescarolo and Graham Hill made the difference.

This article can be found in our Henri Pescarolo Collector. 102 pages which retrace the career of the French Champion! It is available on newsstands and in our online store in version paper et simulation.Henri Pescarolo Special Collector’s EditionI wasn't supposed to participate in Le Mans 1972, because I didn't want to go back to Matra.I was fired at the end of 1970…

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