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French maker, Peugeot was favourite to win the famous race after qualifying in the first three positions but the 2008 race would prove to be another dramatic event.

French car manufacturer Peugeot won on home turf after beating Audi in the Le Mans 24 Hour Race.

Masten Gregory never achieved the Formula 1 success his talent deserved. His crowning moment came at Le Mans, while his best Grand Prix finish was second.

At Zandvoort the Ford DFV engine was used for the first time. Clark used it to win the Dutch Grand Prix.

The trendy Audi TT sport car has been such a success that the German maker has made it frugal by powering it with diesel.

A stylish Le Mans jacket, a Porsche espresso set, or one of the most remarkable motor racing autobiographies ever written will make an ideal present for a racing fan.

Chico Serra impressed early in his racing career, but never got to drive a competitive Formula 1 car. After Grand Prix racing he turned to stock cars.

Mexico's Ricardo Rodriguez was one of F1's greatest talents in the early 1960s but died at his home Grand Prix meeting in 1962.

Fangio and Mercedes dominated Grand Prix racing in 1955, but the company suffered a disaster at Le Mans, which led to their withdrawal from the sport.

A 1955 D-Type Jaguar has sold for more than $4m breaking the previous record for the quintessential Britsh Car.

It is often forgotten that motor racing started in France and French teams have a long and distinguished history. Some of the original French teams are still competing.

Racing Colours are histories of a nation's motor racing drivers, designers, manufacturers and teams. German Racing Silver is the story of the legendary "Silver Arrows".

In the decade following the Second World War, NASCAR, Formula 1 and sports car racing all lost highly promising drivers.

Jo Bonnier scored the first ever Formula 1 World Championship win for BRM before going on to a successful career in sports car racing.

Lorenzo Bandini achieved his ambition in 1966, becoming F1 team leader at Ferrari. It was to be a brief time in the limelight before his death during the 1967 Monaco GP.

For a brief period Michele Alboreto appeared to be the natural successor to Alberto Ascari, but Ferrari became uncompetitive. He was killed in a racing car in 2001.

Bourdais is embarking on his maiden Formula 1 season after four Champcar titles. He will have high hopes for his Grand Prix racing future.

Didier Pironi was an exceptional talent who was at the centre of a turbulent Formula 1 season in 1982 which saw Gilles Villeneuve killed and his own GP career ended.