Fassbender’s Le Mans diary

The greatest long distance motor race in the world takes place in France this weekend.

Fossa’s Hollywood A-lister Michael Fassbender is contesting the legendary 24 Hour of Le Mans for the second time.

The storied circuit south of the city with its 150,000 inhabitants consists mainly of public roads. Normally, hundreds of trucks and cars drive over the legendary Mulsanne Straight every day on their way from Le Mans to Tours.

The fast Porsche curves are both famous and notorious: high speeds and narrow run-off zones pose special challenges and ensure spectacular race action. The French long-distance classic is regarded as critical for the world championship season:

The World Endurance Championship awards double points for placings at Le Mans – for example, the winner gets 50 instead of 25 world championship points.

Ahead of a very busy weekend Fass-