Great Read: 'Mazda's Le Mans winner doesn't like slow!'

Driving the extraordinary 787B  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE 'Mazda's Le Mans winner doesn't like slow!' Driving the extraordinary 787B July 2007 | Sam Hancock On the day Johnny Herbert turns 62, Mazda has announced that his Le Mans-winning 787B will roar again, at this year's Le Mans Classic Legend. The demonstration laps promise to be an experience that its driver will never forget: in today's Great Read, Sam Hancock recounts his once-in-a-lifetime drive of the iconic Group C car. I try desperately to close my ears as long-time Mazda works driver Pierre Dieudonné suggests that I “really ought not to crash this car”. He quickly reinforces his point – this time more sternly – with, “This is the very car that won Le Mans in 1991. Every component on the car today was there at that moment 20 years ago when it crossed the line in first place. If you destroy it, there are no spare parts... READ MORE PODCAST Motor Sport F1 Show F1 wheel wars - are new rims behind Ferrari success? F1 Show with Mark Hughes Ferrari's innovative new wheels have been credited for the team's success by some observers. We have the full story WATCH NOW PODCAST Motor Sport F1 Show F1 wheel wars - are new rims behind Ferrari success? F1 Show with Mark Hughes Ferrari's innovative new wheels have been credited for the team's success by some observers. We have the full story WATCH NOW F1 Pablo Elizalde Piastri warns of race results limbo: did F1 just open the door to a penalty free-for-all? A month after the Monaco Grand Prix, Pierre Gasly has his trophy, but the issue is far from settled READ MORE F1 Dominic Tobin FIA president for life? Every Mohammed Ben Sulayem controversy so far as term limits are axed FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has paved the way to run for re-election indefinitely by removing the three-term limit on motor racing's most powerful role. We explore his tumultuous reign at the top of racing's governing body so far READ MORE F1 Dominic Tobin FIA president for life? Every Mohammed Ben Sulayem controversy so far as term limits are axed FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has paved the way to run for re-election indefinitely by removing the three-term limit on motor racing's most powerful role. We explore his tumultuous reign at the top of racing's governing body so far READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde Are sprint races the future of all motor sport? Formula E has joined the list of series with sprint-style races, a trend that seems unlikely to end anytime soon READ MORE Motor Sport Collectables Explore our best-selling collectables, selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Lotus 72 Pocher 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