
1926 24 Hours of Le Mans
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The 1926 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 4th Grand Prix of Endurance
, and took place on June 12 and 13 1926.
24 Hours of Le Mans
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since near the town of Le Mans, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency, race teams have to balance speed against the cars' ability to run for 24 hours without sustaining...
, and took place on June 12 and 13 1926.
Official results
Pos | Class | No | Team | Drivers | Chassis | Engine | Lap |
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1 | 5.0 | 6 | No Team Name | ![]() Robert Bloch (racing driver) Robert Bloch is a French racing driver who, along with André Rossignol, won the 1926 24 Hours of Le Mans for French manufacturer Lorraine-Dietrich. Robert Bloch had been part of Lorraine-Dietrich's racing team since the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans in , finishing the event, but struggled to... ![]() André Rossignol André Rossignol was a French racing driver who became the first driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, winning in consecutive years. Rossignol was a driver for the French Lorraine-Dietrich automobile company, and had been on their driving team since the inaugural Le Mans in... |
Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... B3-6 |
Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... 3.4L I6 |
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2 | 5.0 | 5 | No Team Name | ![]() Gérard de Courcelles Gérard de Courcelles was a French racing driver who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the French Lorraine-Dietrich automobile company, along with teammate André Rossignol. Previously, De Courcelles had driven cyclecars in Grands Prix, but was eventually hired by Lorraine-Dietrich to enter the... ![]() |
Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... B3-6 |
Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... 3.4L I6 |
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3 | 5.0 | 4 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... B3-6 |
Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... 3.4L I6 |
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4 | 2.0 | 17 | ![]() Officine Meccaniche Officine Meccaniche or OM was an Italian car and truck manufacturing company, founded in 1899 in Milan as Societa Anonima Officine Meccaniche... (O.M.) |
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O.M. Officine Meccaniche Officine Meccaniche or OM was an Italian car and truck manufacturing company, founded in 1899 in Milan as Societa Anonima Officine Meccaniche... Tipo 665 Superba |
O.M. Officine Meccaniche Officine Meccaniche or OM was an Italian car and truck manufacturing company, founded in 1899 in Milan as Societa Anonima Officine Meccaniche... 2.0L I6 |
134 |
5 | 2.0 | 18 | ![]() Officine Meccaniche Officine Meccaniche or OM was an Italian car and truck manufacturing company, founded in 1899 in Milan as Societa Anonima Officine Meccaniche... (O.M.) |
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O.M. Officine Meccaniche Officine Meccaniche or OM was an Italian car and truck manufacturing company, founded in 1899 in Milan as Societa Anonima Officine Meccaniche... Tipo 665 Superba |
O.M. Officine Meccaniche Officine Meccaniche or OM was an Italian car and truck manufacturing company, founded in 1899 in Milan as Societa Anonima Officine Meccaniche... 2.0L I6 |
131 |
6 | 2.0 | 27 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Theo Schneider 25SP | Theo Schneider 2.0L I4 | 118 |
7 | 2.0 | 21 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes... C23 |
Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes... 2.0L I4 |
117 |
8 | 1.5 | 37 | ![]() |
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E.H.P. DS | C.I.M.E. 1.2L I4 | 111 |
9 | 1.1 | 46 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Salmson GS | Salmson 1.1L I4 | 110 |
10 | 1.5 | 33 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Corre La Licorne W16 | Corre 1.4L I4 | 109 |
11 | 1.1 | 42 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
S.A.R.A. BDE | S.A.R.A. 1.1L I4 | 108 |
12 | 1.1 | 43 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
S.A.R.A. BDE | S.A.R.A. 1.1L I4 | 104 |
13 | 1.1 | 49 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Ariés 5-9 Sup CV | Ariés 1.0L I4 | 101 |
Not Classified
Pos | Class | No | Team | Drivers | Chassis | Engine | Lap |
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14 | 3.0 | 15 | ![]() Willys Willys was the brand name used by Willys-Overland Motors, an American automobile company best known for its design and production of military Jeeps and civilian versions during the 20th century.-Early History:In 1908, John Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company... -Overland Overland Automobile -History:The Overland Automobile "runabout" was founded by Claude Cox, a graduate of Rose Polytechnic Institute, while he was employed by Standard Wheel Company of Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, in 1903. In 1905, Standard Wheel allowed Cox to relocate the Overland Automobile Company to Indianapolis,... Co. |
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Overland Overland Automobile -History:The Overland Automobile "runabout" was founded by Claude Cox, a graduate of Rose Polytechnic Institute, while he was employed by Standard Wheel Company of Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, in 1903. In 1905, Standard Wheel allowed Cox to relocate the Overland Automobile Company to Indianapolis,... 93 Six |
Overland Overland Automobile -History:The Overland Automobile "runabout" was founded by Claude Cox, a graduate of Rose Polytechnic Institute, while he was employed by Standard Wheel Company of Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, in 1903. In 1905, Standard Wheel allowed Cox to relocate the Overland Automobile Company to Indianapolis,... 2.8L I6 |
117 |
15 | 2.0 | 20 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes... C23 |
Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes... 2.0L I4 |
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16 | 1.5 | 35 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Ravel 9CV | Ravel 1.5L I4 | ? |
17 | 1.5 | 30 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Jousset M1 | Jousset 1.5L I4 | ? |
Did Not Finish
Pos | Class | No | Team | Drivers | Chassis | Engine | Lap |
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18 | 3.0 | 7 | ![]() Bentley Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer of automobiles founded on 18 January 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley known as W.O. Bentley or just "W O". Bentley had been previously known for his range of rotary aero-engines in World War I, the most famous being the Bentley BR1 as used in later... Motors Ltd. |
![]() Dudley Benjafield Joseph Dudley Benjafield, MD was born on 6 August 1887, in Edmonton, London, UK. He attended the University of London and received his MD from University College Hospital in 1912... ![]() |
Bentley 3 Litre Bentley 3 Litre The 3 Litre was the sports car that put Bentley on the automotive map. It was a large car compared to the tiny, lightweight Bugattis then dominating racing, but its innovative technology and strength made up for its weight... Speed Model |
Bentley Bentley Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer of automobiles founded on 18 January 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley known as W.O. Bentley or just "W O". Bentley had been previously known for his range of rotary aero-engines in World War I, the most famous being the Bentley BR1 as used in later... 3.0L I4 |
138 |
19 | 2.0 | 25 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Bignan | Bignan 2.0L I4 | 113 |
20 | 3.0 | 9 | ![]() Bentley Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer of automobiles founded on 18 January 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley known as W.O. Bentley or just "W O". Bentley had been previously known for his range of rotary aero-engines in World War I, the most famous being the Bentley BR1 as used in later... Motors Ltd. |
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Bentley 3 Litre Bentley 3 Litre The 3 Litre was the sports car that put Bentley on the automotive map. It was a large car compared to the tiny, lightweight Bugattis then dominating racing, but its innovative technology and strength made up for its weight... Super Sport |
Bentley Bentley Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer of automobiles founded on 18 January 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley known as W.O. Bentley or just "W O". Bentley had been previously known for his range of rotary aero-engines in World War I, the most famous being the Bentley BR1 as used in later... 3.0L I4 |
105 |
21 | 2.0 | 19 | ![]() Officine Meccaniche Officine Meccaniche or OM was an Italian car and truck manufacturing company, founded in 1899 in Milan as Societa Anonima Officine Meccaniche... (O.M.) |
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O.M. Officine Meccaniche Officine Meccaniche or OM was an Italian car and truck manufacturing company, founded in 1899 in Milan as Societa Anonima Officine Meccaniche... Tipo 665 Superba |
O.M. Officine Meccaniche Officine Meccaniche or OM was an Italian car and truck manufacturing company, founded in 1899 in Milan as Societa Anonima Officine Meccaniche... 2.0L I6 |
94 |
22 | 5.0 | 2 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Peugeot Peugeot Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion... 174S |
Peugeot Peugeot Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion... 3.8L I6 |
82 |
23 | 5.0 | 3 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Peugeot Peugeot Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion... 174S |
Peugeot Peugeot Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion... 3.8L I6 |
76 |
24 | 3.0 | 8 | ![]() Bentley Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer of automobiles founded on 18 January 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley known as W.O. Bentley or just "W O". Bentley had been previously known for his range of rotary aero-engines in World War I, the most famous being the Bentley BR1 as used in later... Motors Ltd. |
![]() ![]() Frank Clement (racing driver) Frank Clement was a British racing driver who, along with Canadian John Duff, won the 1924 24 Hours of Le Mans. Part of the "Bentley Boys", Clement was recruited by W.O. Bentley as a test driver for Bentley Motors. He was chosen by the company to drive in the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans in ... |
Bentley 3 Litre Bentley 3 Litre The 3 Litre was the sports car that put Bentley on the automotive map. It was a large car compared to the tiny, lightweight Bugattis then dominating racing, but its innovative technology and strength made up for its weight... Speed Model |
Bentley Bentley Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer of automobiles founded on 18 January 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley known as W.O. Bentley or just "W O". Bentley had been previously known for his range of rotary aero-engines in World War I, the most famous being the Bentley BR1 as used in later... 3.0L I4 |
72 |
25 | 3.0 | 10 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Ariés Surbaissée 3-Litre | Ariés 3.0L I4 | 65 |
26 | 1.5 | 29 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Jousset M1 | Jousset 1.5L I4 | 64 |
27 | 1.5 | 38 | ![]() |
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E.H.P. DS | C.I.M.A. 1.2L I4 | 62 |
28 | 2.0 | 26 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Theo Schneider 25SP | Theo Schneider 2.0L I4 | 61 |
29 | 1.5 | 39 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Salmson DZ | Salmson 1.2L I4 | 54 |
30 | 2.0 | 22 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes... C23 |
Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes... 2.0L I4 |
53 |
31 | 1.5 | 36 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Ravel 9CV | Ravel 1.5L I4 | 46 |
32 | 1.5 | 34 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Ravel 9CV | Ravel 1.5L I4 | 45 |
33 | 1.1 | 47 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Salmson GS | Salmson 1.1L I4 | 35 |
34 | 1.5 | 28 | ![]() |
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E.H.P. | C.I.M.A. 1.5L I4 | 34 |
35 | 1.1 | 48 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Ariés | Ariés 1.0L I4 | 31 |
36 | 1.5 | 31 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Corre La Licorne G6 | Corre 1.5L I4 | 31 |
37 | 3.0 | 11 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() Arthur Duray Arthur Duray was born in New York City of Belgian parents and later became a French citizen. An early aviator, he held Belgian license #3. He is probably best known today for breaking the land speed record on three separate occasions between July, 1903 and March, 1904... |
Ariés 5-8 CV 3-Litre | Ariés 3.0L I4 | 31 |
38 | 1.5 | 32 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Corre La Licorne G6 | Corre 1.5L I4 | 11 |
39 | 5.0 | 1 | ![]() Willys Willys was the brand name used by Willys-Overland Motors, an American automobile company best known for its design and production of military Jeeps and civilian versions during the 20th century.-Early History:In 1908, John Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company... -Overland Overland Automobile -History:The Overland Automobile "runabout" was founded by Claude Cox, a graduate of Rose Polytechnic Institute, while he was employed by Standard Wheel Company of Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, in 1903. In 1905, Standard Wheel allowed Cox to relocate the Overland Automobile Company to Indianapolis,... |
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Willys Willys Willys was the brand name used by Willys-Overland Motors, an American automobile company best known for its design and production of military Jeeps and civilian versions during the 20th century.-Early History:In 1908, John Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company... 66 |
Knight Knight Engine The Knight Engine was an internal combustion engine, designed by American Charles Yale Knight , that used sleeve valves instead of the more common poppet valve construction.- History :... 3.9L I6 |
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40 | 2.0 | 24 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Georges Irat 4A/3 | Georges Irat 2.0L I4 | 7 |
41 | 2.0 | 23 | No Team Name | ![]() ![]() |
Georges Irat 4A/3 | Georges Irat 2.0L I4 | 6 |
Statistics
- Fastest Lap - #5 Gérard de Courcelles/Marcel Mongin - 9:03
- Distance - 2552.414 km
- Average Speed - 106.35 km/h
Trophy Winners
- 2nd Biennial Trophy - #17 Officine Meccaniche
- Index of Performance - #17 Officine Meccaniche