(FILES) French actor Jean-Louis Trintignant, which competes with the Porsche 935 N°43 of the Malardeau Kremer Racing team with teammate Anny-Charlotte Verney (L) wait in the pits before the practice session for the 48th edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans, on the circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, western France on June 12, 1980. The first edition of the endurance race was run on May 26 and 27, 1923. Associated with French driver Jean-Pierre Jaussaud, French driver from Sarthe Jean Rondeau, first and only driver-constructor to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, won the 48th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driving a car of his design, the Rondeau M379B n°16, which is a feat that has remained unique to date. The 2026 race is scheduled to take place June 13-14, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel DUVAL / AFP via Getty Images)