Great Read: The last Aston Martin to lead at Le Mans

Tiff Needell in Group C 'shed heaven'  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE The last Aston Martin to lead Le Mans was powered by Pink Floyd June 2025 | James Elson A very happy 75th birthday to the one and only TIff Needell who famously made it to Formula 1, finished on the podium at Le Mans, and took a Liter Storm to third at Daytona. Less well known, however, are the Le Mans laps he led in an Aston Martin-powered car dreamt up in the pub, and masterminded by Pink Floyd manager Steve O'Rourke. The unlikely tale, with Tiff's recollections, is today's Great Read. READ MORE SPONSORED Classic Motor Show offer: save on tickets for the most exciting edition yet Start your engines, folks! 🚗 We've got the scoop on everything fresh at the Classic Motor Show.  Look out for crazy classic modifications, hundreds of debutant cars to the show, and the first-ever YouTube Village, featuring some familiar faces and cars! Want a couple quid off? We've got you covered: MDMMNEWS to save £2 per ticket: BOOK NOW PODCAST F1 Show with Mark Hughes 'Devastating blow' - Why Kimi Antonelli is giving George Russell a nightmare Has Kimi Antonelli finally broken George Russell? Why the gap between the Mercedes team-mates is becoming such a psychological challenge – and why Antonelli’s rise looks so special. WATCH NOW F1 Mark Hughes MPH: F1’s Middle East promises need a pinch of salt Mark Hughes asks whether F1’s insistence that the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will go ahead can survive the realities of the Middle East conflict. READ MORE F1 Mark Hughes MPH: F1’s Middle East promises need a pinch of salt Mark Hughes asks whether F1’s insistence that the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will go ahead can survive the realities of the Middle East conflict. READ MORE F1 Matt Bishop The quiet courage behind Juan Manuel Fangio’s greatness Matt Bishop reflects on the triumph that made Juan Manuel Fangio world champion in 1951, the terrible accident that nearly ended his career, and the extraordinary resilience that carried him back to the top of Formula 1. READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Can Mexico deliver the F1 showdown that keeps slipping away? As Formula 1 arrives in Mexico City, the stage is set for a weekend that could deliver not only Antonelli's title, but also a long-awaited showdown. READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Can Mexico deliver the F1 showdown that keeps slipping away? As Formula 1 arrives in Mexico City, the stage is set for a weekend that could deliver not only Antonelli's title, but also a long-awaited showdown. READ MORE Motor Sport Collectibles Explore our best-selling collectibles, selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. 1963 Monaco Twin Pack Scalextric Model BUY NOW Porsche 917K Pocher Model BUY NOW F1 Retro 1980 by Mark Hughes BUY NOW Stirling Silver Motor Sport Cufflinks BUY NOW Brabham BT46  Scalextric BUY NOW Lotus 79 Scalextric 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