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Porsche has just unseated Audi atop the endurance racing throne. Well, for a year at least. The #19 Porsche 919 Hybrid won the 24 Hours of Le Mans today, ending Audi’s streak of five consecutive wins at the legendary endurance race in France. Audi has completely dominated the race for years, with an Audi vehicle winning thirteen of the last fifteen races. But Porsche, now with a record 17 wins at Le Mans, returned to the sport just last year, and it came home with the checkered flag this time, the 83rd running of the race. Porsche last won in 1998.
The #19 Porsche crossed the line with German Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg at the wheel. British driver Nick Tandy and New Zealand’s Earl Bamber joined him for the race win. The #17…
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Porsche wins 24 Hours of Le Mans, ending Audi"s five-year winning streak http://www.danieluk.net/news/porsche-wins-24-hours-of-le-mans-ending-audis-five-year-winning-streak/ #Driver, #Win
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