The historic 24 Hours of Le Mans race returned for its 92nd edition this weekend, with Ferrari securing back-to-back wins in the Hypercar category. The No. 50 Ferrari, driven by Miguel Molina, Antonio Fuoco, and Nicklas Nielsen, overcame a challenging race with torrential rain and car issues to cross the finish line first. The No. 51 Ferrari, winner of the previous edition, finished third, giving the Prancing Horse a double podium. Pole-sitter Porsche Penske settled for fourth, maintaining its championship lead.
Meanwhile, NASCAR held its inaugural race in Iowa, with Ryan Blaney claiming his first win of the season. Blaney, driving the #12 Advance Auto Parts Ford, led the race for the final 88 laps after a close battle with other drivers. This victory marked Blaney’s 11th career win and his first at Iowa Speedway, where he has also triumphed in the Craftsman Truck Series and the Xfinity Series.
In other motorsports news, Formula E announced its provisional calendar for its 11th season, which will feature 17 races across 11 venues. The season will start on December 7, 2024, with Miami replacing Portland as the US-based race. Diriyah will host the Saudi Arabian race, while Monaco and Tokyo will have double-header races. Jakarta also makes a return to the calendar.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans also saw victories for the Manthey EMA team in the newly introduced LMGT3 category, marking Porsche’s 111th class win. In the LMP2 category, the No. 22 United Autosports Oreca emerged victorious after a challenging final stint with changing track conditions. These wins further highlight the diverse and exciting nature of motorsports events across the world.
