24H of Le Mans

50 years of AUTOhebdo – The 24 Hours of Le Mans: from David versus Goliath to the magical centenary

To mark AUTOhebdo's 50th anniversary, relive some memorable editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Published 14/02/2026 à 16:30

Medhi Casaurang

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50 years of AUTOhebdo – The 24 Hours of Le Mans: from David versus Goliath to the magical centenary

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24 Hours of Le Mans 1980 David vs Goliath

It's history "The story of a young man from Le Mans who decided to build his own car because his dream was to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.""As the driver Jean-Pierre Jaussaud recounted, Rondeau, an interior decorator by trade, nurtured his passion for the Sarthe classic since childhood, inherited from his mother, a spectator at the inaugural 1923 edition. After his beginnings in junior formulas, he designed his own cars," he explained.

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Medhi Casaurang

Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!

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