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Robert Kubica has endured the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but Sunday's win at Le Mans proved that he was always destined to win with Ferrari. Just not in F1.
Nico Hulkenberg raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans a decade ago when the Formula One calendar allowed it, and came away a winner with Porsche.
A fanbase of even hardcore sports car racing fans is starting to tire of Ferrari's World Endurance Championship dominance, yet they're largely happy to see the 40-year-old driver climb up to the podium as a Le Mans winner after all he's endured.
Fernando Alonso is the most recent full-time F1 driver to win Le Mans — in 2018 with Toyota. But more of the current crop want to follow in his footsteps than have a crack at Indy, which Alonso has also tried (and failed, three times) to win.
McLaren have revealed their new Hypercar which will make it's debut in 2027 as Ford announce further details on their Hypercar set to also debut in 2027.
THE iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans race commences this weekend, with a stunning list of motorsport icons and famous faces taking part. One third of the iconic Triple Crown, alongside the Monaco Grand
Cadillac are considered among the favorites for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, and if Button were able to be part of a winning team at Le Mans, he would become just the sixth F1 champion in the history of motorsport to taste victory at Le Mans.
The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans continues on Thursday 12 June with FP3, Hyperpole and FP4. Wednesday saw the opening day of practice and qualifying, with Cadillac leading the way in the latter with the No.12 Jota car.