Richard Mille is an official partner of the Le Mans Classic, which is expected to attract approximately 23 visitors in 2023

Richard Mille has strong ties to the automotive world. It has been an official partner of the world-famous classic car race, Le Mans Classic, since its inaugural event in 2002. Since 2008, the brand has also released limited edition models commemorating the event. We report on the Le Mans Classic 2023, which was enjoyed by approximately 23 spectators.

Le Mans Classic, the world's largest classic car racing event

　Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 2023 Le Mans Classic symbolized the passion for retro motorsport more than ever before. The 11th edition of the race in 2023 saw a record-breaking attendance of approximately 235,000 spectators watch the historic race of classic cars divided into six grids based on age.

　Many other races were held, with 800 racing cars and 1000 drivers taking part. Group C, featuring classic cars from the 1980s and 90s, revived the glory days of Porsche, as if competing against each other in the glory days of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

　The excitement generated by this historic event was also reflected in the appearance of around 70 Bentleys on the track, with the sight of these venerable British cars lined up along the pit straight just before the classic Le Mans start being undoubtedly one of the highlights of the event.

　No other race will let you see legendary cars like the Porsche 917, Ferrari 250LM and Alpina A442 race on the same course, along with rare cars like the famous 1950 "Monster" Cadillac, the 1968 Howmet with a helicopter turbine and the 1976 Ford Gran Torino from NASCAR.

　After the start of the action with Richard Mille family members tennis icon Rafael Nadal and football star Didier Drogba, intermittent showers of rain did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd.

　Richard Mille, a partner of the Le Mans Classic since the first race in 2002, has paid homage to the event by releasing a special model featuring the colors that symbolize the race. For this year's race, the brand unveiled the sporty-looking RM 72-01 Le Mans Classic, limited to 150 pieces worldwide.

　The next Le Mans Classic, the world's largest classic car festival, will be held in two years. See you on the circuit in 2025!