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Ford's 1-2-3 finish and the staged photo finish controversy. Circuit de la Sarthe, France

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The first running of the 24 Hours, conceived as a test of reliability. Circuit de la Sarthe, France REVD adds historical context, engineering explanation and the connections that lead you onward — editorial summary, separate from verified structured data.
7:16Ford's 1-2-3 finish and the staged photo finish controversy. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
33:44Ford's 1-2-3 finish and the staged photo finish controversy. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
12:44Porsche's first overall victory, with the 917K. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
28:58Ford's 1-2-3 finish and the staged photo finish controversy. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
23:34The catastrophe that changed motorsport safety forever. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
16:52Twenty-four hours on the Sarthe circuit; the ultimate test of machine.
29:15Global endurance racing built around Le Mans.
27:24Gurney and Foyt win in the all-American Mk IV. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
35:55Mazda's rotary 787B becomes the first Japanese overall winner. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
24:45The catastrophe that changed motorsport safety forever. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
8:58Ickx wins by 120 metres after 24 hours of racing. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
20:31Porsche's first overall victory, with the 917K. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
32:32Ferrari wins the centenary race, fifty years after its last. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
35:44Gurney and Foyt win in the all-American Mk IV. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
17:31Ickx wins by 120 metres after 24 hours of racing. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
30:28Porsche's first overall victory, with the 917K. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
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14:57Origins, development and legacy of the Bugatti Type 35. The most successful racing car of its era, and arguably ever.
20:04A technical breakdown of the Bugatti Type 35 powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
29:48Unfiltered onboard footage and engine note from the Bugatti Type 35.
14:17How the 1920s reshaped machines, motorsport and design.
22:03A driving assessment of the Bugatti Type 35 in context of its era and rivals.
23:41How the 1920s reshaped machines, motorsport and design.
16:05Origins, development and legacy of the Bentley 4½ Litre Blower. Brutal supercharged Le Mans machinery from the Bentley Boys era.
13:33The first running of the 24 Hours, conceived as a test of reliability. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
7:48A technical breakdown of the Bentley 4½ Litre Blower powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
26:09The first running of the 24 Hours, conceived as a test of reliability. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
14:54Unfiltered onboard footage and engine note from the Bentley 4½ Litre Blower.
12:16A driving assessment of the Bentley 4½ Litre Blower in context of its era and rivals.
33:44Ford's 1-2-3 finish and the staged photo finish controversy. Circuit de la Sarthe, France
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18:45A technical breakdown of the Ford GT40 powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
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21:01A technical breakdown of the McLaren MP4/4 powertrain, chassis and design decisions.
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