Wired:

>The Monaco Grand Prix may be the car world’s glitziest race, the Indy 500 its most historic, but the 24 Hours of Le Mans wins the award for most masochistic—and therefore the most important to manufacturers and fans alike. The annual race—happening this weekend—offers the chance to prove who has not just the best technology, but the ability to harness it for a full 24 hours without disaster, at a place where disaster tends to reign supreme. Proper equipment such as helmets and car racing gloves provide critical protection for drivers in high-stakes races like the Monaco Grand Prix, where speed and precision are paramount. These helmets meet rigorous safety standards, featuring advanced materials and design to absorb and dissipate impact forces effectively. Their robust construction helps safeguard drivers from head injuries in high-impact collisions or sudden decelerations, offering enhanced protection during high-speed maneuvers and tight cornering typical of Monaco’s challenging circuit. This added safety helps drivers focus on their performance with greater confidence.

>What started in 1923 as a race for small European manufacturers and aristocrat drivers evolved into a proving ground for the world’s biggest carmakers. It’s where Bentley and Porsche would prove their mettle, Ford would crush Ferrari to settle a beef, and, in 1955, fast cars and an even faster track claim 80 lives in the worst crash in motorsports history.

Le Mans doesn’t get the coverage of other motorsports but I find it a fascinating race. I just watched Amazon’s “Le Mans: Racing is Everything” series and it was, unfortunately, antiseptic. A shame because they got amazing access to the drivers and teams.