The Surprising 1952 1-2 Triumph of Mercedes at Le Mans
One of the most memorable moments in the century-long history of the Le Mans endurance race occurred in 1952 when Mercedes-Benz took a surprising 1-2 overall triumph. This victory came at a time when the German automaker had not been dominating the racing scene like it had in previous years. The Mercedes team, led by drivers Hermann Lang and Fritz Riess, managed to outperform their competitors and secure a historic victory for the Silver Arrows.
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