McLaren F1s to return to Le Mans - Motorsport.com
The new regulations are expected to be a mere evolution of the current regulations, which will ensure that 2015 spec cars are essentially grandfathered over for the 2016 season. In addition, Ford is set to make an announcement next month at Le Mans confirming its return to Le Mans in 2016 with a Multimatic designed and developed GTE car. JJ Lehto’s legendary night stints in the No. 59 car essentially won the race for the car – which featured sponsorship from a Japanese vasectomy clinic. When the Harrods car suffered clutch and gearbox problems the path was cleared for the No. 59 ‘factory’ car, despite a last ditch attempt by the second-placed Courage of Mario Andretti, Eric Helary and Bob Wollek to challenge for the win. When Dalmas crossed the line it ensured an historic win for won at its first attempt in 1949, a manufacturer had won on its Le Mans debut. THE FAMOUS FIVE FINISHERS AT LE MANS IN 1995. Team: Kokusai Kaihatsu Racing (GB) – chassis #01R. Car number: 59. Drivers: Yannick Dalmas (F), JJ. Source: www.motorsport.com
