Sportscars Features

Toyota's Nicolas Lapierre crashed out of contention for a podium position as heavy rain swept over Le Mans, causing mayhem and the 11th safety car of the 24 Hour race.

The GTE-Pro class victory that Aston Martin Racing yearned for in memory of Allan Simonsen slipped from the hands of the #99 crew following an accident on the Mulsanne.

Two lengthy safety car periods prevent much in the way of action as Le Mans passes three-quarter distance.

Tributes to Allan Simonsen, who has died following an accident at the Le Mans 24 Hours

A thrilling start to the 2013 Le Mans 24 Hour race was curtailed by a big accident for Allan Simonsen at Tertre Rouge which led to a lengthy yellow.

The starting grid for the 81st running of the Le Mans 24 Hours race, including a number of penalties handed down to teams since qualifying.

Nissan reveals the 'Garage 56' entry it will run in the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours

Audi boss Wolfgang Ullrich says his team is ready for the challenge of Porsche joining LMP1 next year

Audi secures pole for the Le Mans 24 Hours after three dramatic qualifying sessions at the Circuit de la Sarthe

The Lotus Praga LMP2 team to compete at Le Mans after overturning court ruling that saw a number of components impounded on Tuesday evening

Oliver Gavin provides a unique look ahead to the Le Mans 24 Hours

Audi leads the way during the annual test day ahead of the Le Mans 24 Hours

We are particularly honoured that Jim France has accepted to give the start to the Le Mans 24 Hours in this very symbolic year, in which we're celebrating the 90th anniversary of the greatest endurance race in the world - Pierre Fillon

The HVM Status GP team has named two additions to its Le Mans line-up in Tony Burgess and Jonathan Hirschi.

Audi takes a 1-2 finish in the opening round of the World Endurance Championship season at Silverstone

Ricky Taylor: Competing at Le Mans has been a long-held dream of mine and to be doing so with a GM-backed team is even better

Pescarolo enters liquidation having failed to find the funding needed to keep the team from closure

Michael Cloete: We have already realised considerable value from the SystemSkan software and I am delighted that we have appointed Dtex Systems as an official Aston Martin Racing partner

ELMS races at Brno and Portimao cancelled with series bosses inviting teams to compete at Petit Le Mans instead

Chicago Soft and The London Perfume Company Limited-backed youngster impresses in first endurance race

Toyota's Nicolas Lapierre looks back on the Le Mans 24 Hours - and the moment he overcame Audi to lead the race...

Strakka Racing impress on difficult weekend at Le Mans

Murphy Prototypes fail to finish at Le Mans but make a mark on the LMP2 battle

Allan McNish devastated by the accident that cost the #2 Audi at Le Mans