Le Mans 24-hour race is an endurance test for teams , as well as drivers . Classic was first staged in 1923 and serves as one of motorsport 's blue riband events . He finished 15th overall on Sunday in his first Le Mans race since 2001 , competing alongside his son Alex on Father 's Day . Finishing positions complete the total of 16 Formula One races . Audi 's victory on Sunday was the manufacturer 's 11th Le Mans win in 12 years .
Le Mans 24-hour race is an endurance test for teams , as well as drivers . Classic was first staged in 1923 and serves as one of motorsport 's blue riband events . Finishing positions complete the total of 16 Formula One races . Audi 's victory on Sunday was the manufacturer 's 11th Le Mans win in 12 years .