The 24 Hours of Le Mans, often considered the greatest endurance race in the world, is a prestigious automotive race held annually in June in the Sarthe region of France. Established in 1923 under the name “Grand Prix d’Endurance de 24 Heures – Coupe Rudge-Whitworth,” this race has become a legendary event in motorsport over the decades.

Established in 1927 as a speed race by Giovanni Canestrini, Franco Mazzotti, Renzo Castagneto and Aymo Maggi, 1000 Miglia is today a regularity race for historic cars that passes through the unique landscapes of the most beautiful parts of Italy.