24 Hours of Le Mans-Have F1 Drivers Ever Won?

The short answer is yes. In fact, there are five names of the F1 drivers who have won this prestigious race. Who are they? Are the names of the F1 drivers’ someone you know? You will find the answer right here, right now.

Despite the huge difference in the Le Mans, there are some Formula 1 drivers who managed to make the switch and performed really well. Here are the F1 world champions who have ever won Le Mans 24 Hours.

Mike Hawthorn

Mike Hawthorn was the first F1 driver to win the Le Mans back in 1955. But that was not it. He was also the first driver to win both the F1 and Le Mans titles. However, the Le Mans victory came first in his entire career. His F1 title came in 1958. But in 1959, he was involved in a traffic accident that took his life.

Phil Hill (Phil Hill)

Phil Hill won the F1 championship in 1961. But he won Le Mans three times in 1958, 1961, and 1962. But he also failed to finish his 14 starts. His debut was with the delegation of the American Rees T.Makins team. That battle lasted for 80 laps before the transmission issue. He did take the overall win three times, which was quite an achievement for an F1 racer.

Jochen Rindt

Jochen Rindt participated in the Le Man’s competition four times in total. The endurance race was from 1964 to 1967. His first entry didn’t come out well. But he then got it at the second entry. It was his first and last victory at Le Mans. Team Lotus is the team where he’d delegated. He managed to win five of the nine races that began in 1970. However, he was killed in the same year during a practice session.

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Graham Hill

Graham Hill won the Le Mans crown once in 1972. Prior to getting the crown, the F1 racers won the F1 championship twice, in 1962 and 1968.

If we say he is a double crown holder, it would be a mistake. He is, in fact, a triple crown holder. He won the Indianapolis 500, Le Mans 24 Hours, as well as Formula 1’s Monaco GP.

Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso only participated in Le Mans twice but attained two world titles to his name. Many experts have suggested that he could win more titles if he proceeded with it. He also got the F1 crown two times. Alonso has so much potential to reign for the third time. We only need to confirm if he will participate in the next Le Mans or not.