Le Mans 24 Hours 2010: A Race for the Ages

The Golden Rule of 24 Hours

The 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours was one of the most eventful races in its history. The race saw multiple lead changes, crashes, and retirements, but in the end, it was the Audi R15 TDI of Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas, and Mike Rockenfeller that took the victory. This was Audi's tenth victory at Le Mans, and it marked the first time that a diesel-powered car had won the race outright.

A Race for the Ages

The 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours was a race for the ages. It was a race that had everything: drama, excitement, and heartbreak. In the end, it was Audi who emerged victorious, but the race will be remembered for many years to come.

The race started in wet conditions, and this led to a number of crashes in the early stages. The most serious of these crashes involved the Peugeot 908 of Pedro Lamy, which was hit by the Toyota TS030 of Anthony Davidson. Lamy was taken to hospital with a broken leg, and the Peugeot was forced to retire from the race.

The race continued in wet conditions for several hours, but eventually the track began to dry. This allowed the cars to start to push harder, and the lead began to change hands several times. Audi, Peugeot, and Toyota all led the race at various points, but it was Audi who eventually emerged victorious.

The Audi R15 TDI of Bernhard, Dumas, and Rockenfeller crossed the line first after 24 hours of racing. The car had completed 397 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe, and it had an average speed of 202.35 km/h. This was a new record for the race, and it was a testament to the speed and reliability of the Audi.

The victory for Audi was a fitting end to one of the most eventful Le Mans 24 Hours in history. The race had everything: drama, excitement, and heartbreak. But in the end, it was Audi who emerged victorious, and the race will be remembered for many years to come.