Race Overview

2013 24 Hours of Le Mans Results: A Look Back

Race Overview

The 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans was a thrilling race that saw Audi take the overall victory for the 11th time. The winning car was driven by Loïc Duval, Tom Kristensen, and Allan McNish. It was a hard-fought race, with several other teams challenging for the lead throughout the 24 hours. The race was also notable for the introduction of the new LMP1 Hybrid regulations, which resulted in several innovative and technologically advanced cars being entered. These new regulations were designed to make the LMP1 class more competitive and to encourage the development of new technologies.

Key Moments

There were several key moments in the race that ultimately decided the outcome. One of the most important moments was the safety car period that occurred early in the race. This period allowed the Audi team to make some necessary repairs to their car, which gave them a significant advantage over their rivals. Another key moment was the crash that occurred at the Tertre Rouge corner involving the Toyota TS030 Hybrid of Anthony Davidson. This crash effectively ended Toyota's hopes of winning the race and handed the advantage to Audi.

Results

The final results of the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans were as follows:

• Overall Winner: Audi R18 e-tron quattro (Loïc Duval, Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish)
• LMP1 Winner: Audi R18 e-tron quattro (Loïc Duval, Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish)
• LMP2 Winner: Oreca 03 Nissan (Olivier Lombard, Nicolas Lapierre, Dominik Kraihamer)
• LMGTE Pro Winner: Ferrari 458 Italia (Giancarlo Fisichella, Gianmaria Bruni, Toni Vilander)
• LMGTE Am Winner: Aston Martin Vantage GTE (Jamie Campbell-Walter, Stuart Hall, Roald Goethe)