The best pics from one long weekend

Scotland’s Allan McNish (pictured above) led Audi to their fifth straight victory in the Le Mans 24 Hour on Sunday. McNish, assisted by co-drivers Rinaldo Capello (Italy) and Tom Kristensen (Denmark), claimed a record eighth victory.

Peugeot claimed the top three places on Saturday’s starting grid, but wet conditions - for the second year in a row - handed the advantage to Audi. Jacques Villeneuve, who was bidding to win a historic Triple Crown (Monaco GP, Indy 500 and Le Mans), came second for Peugeot.

Here are more of the best snaps from the race weekend:

The three works Peugeots lead at the start.

A fan’s eye view of the action.

Jacques Villeneuve (left) and team-mate Marc Gene discuss race tactics in the Peugeot garage.

A couple of Porsches, with headlights blazing.

Finnish driver Mika Salo signs a fan’s dress. Tough life, being a racing driver.

McNish’s car exits the Audi garage.

Villeneuve looks happy enough with his weekend’s work.

Tom Kristensen takes the chequered flag for Audi.