50 years of AUTOhebdo – The most memorable editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

From the 1980 edition to the Centenary celebrated in 2023, relive the stories of the five most memorable years of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, through the 50 years of AUTOhebdo's history.

Published 12/02/2026 à 12:00

Medhi Casaurang

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50 years of AUTOhebdo – The most memorable editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

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24 Hours of Le Mans 1980 – David versus 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 driver Jean-Pierre Jaussaud recounted, Rondeau, an interior decorator by trade, nurtured his passion for the classic Sarthe race from childhood, inherited from his mother, a spectator at the inaugural 1923 edition. After starting out in junior formulas, he designed his own prototypes and entered the Inaltera team in 1976. After

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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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