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How did McLaren shock the sportscar world by winning the Le Mans 24 Hours at the first attempt? Matt Bishop and Richard Williams head back to 1995
In the latest episode of “And Colossally That’s History,” Matt Bishop and Richard Williams discuss the 1995 Le Mans victory where McLaren surprised the sportscar world by winning on their first try. They delve into McLaren’s sportscar history, the iconic McLaren F1 road car, and how the Le Mans win boosted the struggling Formula 1 team. The episode also covers the intricate preparations for the 24-hour race and the significance of McLaren’s success in the long and short term. Additionally, they touch on the interesting fact that a certain F1 driver paid over $15 million for his own McLaren F1 car.
