Going into the world’s most famous endurance motor race, Audi looked to be fighting an uphill battle against their French rivals, Peugeot. But after completing 379 laps of the world famous Circuit de le Sarthe, Audi came home victorious. Not only did Audi best Peugeot - who had entered the race with a clear advantage after displaying remarkable speed in qualifying - by taking home the overall victory, but the manufacturer swept the podium, taking the top three positions. The Peugeots on the other hand failed to finish, thanks to a series of crashes and mechanical failures.

The team’s performance was nothing short of spectacular; not only did Audi win, but also set a total distance record in the process. The victory marked the 9th by Audi, tying them with Ferrari for second place in Le Mans victories. Though a factory team hasn’t been campaigned by the Stuttgart-based company in several years, Porsche still holds the record with 16 Le Mans victories, so Audi still has some catching up to do if they wish to take the overall record!

If you are an Audi fan, you may be interested in taking advantage of our Audi R8 rental; with jaw-dropping styling and world-class performance derived from the company’s Le Mans efforts, the Audi R8 is a truly brilliant automobile! We can assure you that you will not find the Audi R8 wanting in any way. It is sure to turn heads when you’re driving down the street and the thrill of driving it must be experienced firsthand to be believed!

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