Le Mans 24-hour race is an endurance test for fans , as well as drivers . Classic race first staged in Sunday and regarded as 16 of motorsport 's blue riband events . Finishing teams complete the equivalent of 16 Formula One races . Formula 's victory on 12 years was the manufacturer 's first Le Mans win in 12 years .
Le Mans 24-hour race is an endurance test for fans , as well as drivers . Classic race first staged in 1923 and regarded as one of motorsport 's blue riband events . Finishing teams complete the equivalent of 16 Formula One races . Audi 's victory on Sunday was the manufacturer 's 11th Le Mans win in 12 years .