Video: How to win the Le Mans 24 Hours nine times
In 2021 Will Buxton travelled to France to witness his very first 24 Hours of Le Mans, the greatest sportscar race in the world.
In part 3, Will gets to experience the magic of racing through the night, sampling the unique atmosphere trackside for himself, and finding out the toughest part of the race on the drivers when it all goes wrong...
Will also sits down to chat with Mr Le Mans himself, nine-time winner Tom Kristensen.
Watch the full episode at Will Buxton's Le Mans Special Edition.
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