Great Read: When Paul Newman almost won Le Mans

Too fantastic for Hollywood  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE Too fantastic for Hollywood: when Paul Newman almost won the Le Mans 24 Hours May 2019 | Gary Watkins Le Mans 1979 was supposed to be a fight between Porsche's factory prototypes, but, on this day 46 years ago, it became a battle between two hobbled 935s, one shared by superstar actor Paul Newman.   It was a plot that would have been regarded as too fanciful, even on the big screen. Any self-respecting studio would have rejected a script involving a big-shot movie star going to the Le Mans 24 Hours for the first time at the age of 54 and coming within an ace of victory. Simply, the writers would have been told to get out of Tinseltown. READ MORE PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES F1 Matt Bishop Jean Alesi's only F1 win in a 13-year career of hard-luck stories Jean Alesi burst onto the F1 scene in 1989, the start of what looked to be a glittering career. But, writes Matt Bishop, after 201 grands prix, his 1995 victory in Canada remains the only F1 win for a special talent READ MORE LE MANS James Elson Is Balance of Performance 'fixed'? Le Mans argument rages on Balance of Performance is one of the most controversial rule sets in racing – but the recent success of WEC's Hypercar class has been based upon it. Is it 'fixed', and will it predetermine the Le Mans winner? READ MORE LE MANS James Elson Is Balance of Performance 'fixed'? Le Mans argument rages on Balance of Performance is one of the most controversial rule sets in racing – but the recent success of WEC's Hypercar class has been based upon it. Is it 'fixed', and will it predetermine the Le Mans winner? READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Canadian GP/Indy 500 clash: F1 arrogance or sustainable move? A direct clash between the Canadian GP and the Indianapolis 500 in 2026 appears to be a baffling decision by F1. So what's the reasoning behind it? READ MORE Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW Wireless Earphones Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW Le Mans Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy