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1972 24 Hours Of Lemans




This race marked the death of Swedish driver Joakim Bonnier when his car collided with the #35 Scuderia Filipinetti entry.


OFFICIAL RESULTS



NOT CLASSIFIED

Failed to cover 70% of winner's distance (240 laps)


DID NOT FINISH



STATISTICS

  • Pole Position - #14 Equipe Matra-Simca Shell - 3:42.02

  • Fastest Lap - #8 Ecurie Bonnier Switzerland - 3:46.90

  • Distance - 4691.343km

  • Average Speed - 195.472km/h