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The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's most famous endurance auto race, has been postponed until November due to coronavirus

Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The famed 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race in France has been rescheduled to November from June, as the coronavirus outbreak in Europe has intensified.The race was featured in the 2019 Oscar-winning film "Ford vs. Ferrari," about the 1966 contest.The 2019 film featured the 1966 race and Ford's epic 1-2-3 victory.

"Postponing the 24 Hours of Le Mans from the original dates in June is now the most appropriate way forward in the current exceptional circumstances," Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, said in a statement.

 

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