Luigi Chinetti: Le Mans' Oldest Winner
Youngest and Oldest Winners
Luigi Chinetti holds the record as the oldest winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, achieving victory in 1949 at the age of 47 years, 11 months, and 9 days. By contrast, the youngest winner of the event is Wolfgang Alexander Wurz, who won in 1996 at the age of 22 years and 11 months.
24 Hours of Le Mans History
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, first held in 1923, is the world's oldest sports car endurance race. Run on the Circuit de la Sarthe, the grueling event has cemented its place as one of the most renowned races in motorsport history.
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