Eric van de Poele's memories of Le Mans: "At Le Mans, you cry when you finish and also when you retire."

The Belgian's history in Sarthe is full of anecdotes in 12 participations, great joys and, sometimes, pains.

Published 16/05/2026 à 09:00

Dominique Dricot

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Eric van de Poele's memories of Le Mans: "At Le Mans, you cry when you finish and also when you retire."

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It's been 16 years since the man in the cowboy hat last competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and yet the memories remain vivid.

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