Driver Roger Bourcier roars around a right-hand turn in 1929.
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Triumphs and tragedies
The 24 Hours of Le Mans celebrates its 100th anniversary this weekend. These images share vignettes from the iconic endurance race’s past.
Spectators watch the car of Rudolf Caracciola and Christian Werner speed past in 1930.
Driver Kay Petre sits aboard her Austin 7 EAK Grasshopper before the 1937 race.
Smoke from Pierre Levegh's car after crashing into the stands, killing himself and 80 spectators.
Drivers make their way down the Circuit de la Sarthe track in 1978.
Derek Bell sprays champagne after winning the 1982 race with teammate Jacky Ickx.
The sun rises as the No. 63 team car races to victory in 1989.
The racecourse also uses public roads, as the No. 16 team car moves along a highway in 1990.
Hideki Noda crashes during qualifying for the 76th running of the race.
Brendon Hartley celebrates with teammates after winning the 2022 race in a hybrid.
