The 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of motorsports' most demanding and prestigious events, takes place this weekend in France. Sixty-two teams will compete in continuous racing that spans day and night, while more than 350,000 spectators watch from the circuit. According to Ars Technica, the race tests both machines and drivers through endurance, strategy, and speed—a combination that has made it a cornerstone of professional racing for decades.

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