What is the 24 Hours of Le Mans?

Q: What is the 24 Hours of Le Mans?


A: The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, held annually near the town of Le Mans, France.

Q: When did the first race take place?


A: The first race took place in 1923.

Q: What is the duration of this race?


A: The cars must run for 24 hours without mechanical damage.

Q: What are the consumables that need to be managed during the race?


A: It is important to manage the cars' consumables, mostly fuel, tires and braking materials.

Q: How long does a driver go behind the wheel before stopping in the pits?


A: The driver goes over two hours behind the wheel before stopping in the pits.

Q: How is the driving duty shared among drivers?


A: Today it is a rule that three drivers share each car.

Q: What type of cars compete in different categories and what is the fastest category?


A: Different types of cars race in different categories. Currently, there are four different categories, with the fastest cars racing in the 'LMP1' category.

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