In the latest episode of And Colossally That's History - our podcast series delving into amazing tales from motorsport's past - Matt Bishop and Richard Williams wind the clock back to 1995 when McLaren shocked the sportscar establishment by winning the Le Mans 24 hours at its first attempt.
They reflect on McLaren's sportcar heritage, the origins and incredible pedigree of the organisation's somewhat confusingly named 'McLaren F1' road car, and why the Le Mans project came at a good time for the beleaguered Formula 1 operation.
They also dig into the details of the 24-hour race itself, explaining how a fleet of cars were prepared for the gruelling event and what success represented for McLaren in both the long- and short-term.
Oh, and they also discuss which F1 driver paid more than $15million for a McLaren F1 of his own...
