Porsche and Ferrari are two of the all-time greats in the history of the automobile, well beyond the framework of racing. Both carmakers have earned phenomenal legacies at the world's top circuits, regardless of political climate or weather conditions, with hundreds of thousands of spectators in attendance or none a...

Hans Herrmann is a bona fide legend whose legacy is ripe with jaw-dropping achievements and phenomenal stories. His career is so accomplished it can be difficult to grasp in its full magnitude. At 96 years young, Herrmann is just as passionate as ever, clearly immune to the ravages of time.

Now that Porsche has officially confirmed its participation in the upcoming Hypercar class, let's take a look a back at some of the individuals instrumental in the German marque's 19 triumphs at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Awaiting the U.K. release of the documentary "Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans" on November 20th (release in France on November 1st at the Path