The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s oldest endurance sports car race, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans, in France. It is one of the most prestigious automobile races and is often called the “Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency”. It is considered to be one of the most challenging races to win during the season. Racing teams have to balance speed with the cars’ ability to perform during 24 hours without mechanical damage or failure. The cars’ consumables, primarily fuel and tyres are constantly monitored and managed. Pit stops need to be strategically planned and current regulations mandate that three drivers share each competing vehicle. Drivers frequently race for over three hours at a time with maximum speeds up to 340 km/h all through the night, a record set by Porsche in 2015.
In this 85th edition of Le Mans, Porsche sealed an historic 19th victory. The German manufacturer #2 car finished first in front of 258 000 passionnate spectators. Drivers and Chopard ambassadors Earl Bamber, Timo Bernhard and Brendon Hartley won the coveted trophy in their innovative Porsche 919 Hybrid. Nick Tandy, Andre Lotterer and Neel Jani in the sister car came home after a technical problem that did not allow the car to go back on track.
No other manufacturer than Porsche has managed to win the world’s toughest endurance race so many times (19 times) and is so closely connected to the myth of Le Mans.
This year, Chopard unveiled a new watch, the Superfast Power Control Porsche 919 HF Edition, a 100-piece limited serie. Exclusively available in Chopard boutiques, the new Chopard high-frequency watch epitomises pure performance lightness, efficiency, technicality. The Superfast Power Control Porsche 919 HF Edition is a tribute from the Maison to its partner Porsche Motorsport’s success in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). It has a lot in common with the car that has been monopolising the podium at the latest championship events: the Porsche 919 Hybrid.
The FIA World Endurance Championship will continue on July 16th 2017 at Nürburgring, in Germany.
SOURCE:http://en.worldtempus.com/article/events/sport/chopard-24-hours-of-le-mans-2017-24212.html
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