But on his fifth trip to Le Mans, Kubica took overall victory during the same weekend when F1 hosted its Canadian race – the site of the Pole’s sole grand prix win, which came in 2008 and briefly took him to the top of the drivers’ standings.

Every June, drivers from different countries compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Established more than 100 years ago, the endurance race is won by the car covering the greatest distance in 24 hours.

Ferrari completed a hat-trick of victories at Le Mans last weekend, with the No.83 AF Corse customer car taking the spoils in the 93rd edition of the iconic enduro. Fourteen years ago, that result seemed impossible for Robert