Although there were few accidents this year, there were many cars delayed or forced to retire with mechanical problems and only twelve cars were classified at the finish. Winners, at a record speed, were Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko in their …

Helmut Marko (born 27 April 1943) is an Austrian former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from 1971 to 1972. In endurance racing, Marko won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1971 with Martini.

Aug 19, 2021 · Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko's Martini-liveried Porsche 917 wasn't the fastest car in the 1971 Le Mans 24 Hour race, but a unique modification and sheer determination brought victory 50 years ago

Aug 20, 2021 · Doctor Marko won at Le Mans twice, first in 1970 but as a class victory before, in 1971, his car crossed the line first for a historic overall victory with Gijs van Lennep in an unforgettable race car.

Apr 20, 2023 · Dr. Helmut Marko / Gijs van Lennep, Porsche 917 KH, 1st position, returns to the pits after the race to the cheers of the team and crowd at the 1971 24h Le Mans. Image Courtesy: Motorsport Images. Following its triumph on its maiden outing at La Sarthe, Martini's 917-053 was retired by Porsche.

One of the most radical developments for 1971 was a single magnesium frame that was fitted to chassis 053 and raced by JWA/Martini. Painted white, this car placed first overall at Le Mans. It was driven by Helmut Marko and Gijs van Lennep to set an overall distance record.

Jun 7, 2023 · This weekend is the 100th running of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 1971, the legendary endurance race was won by Red Bull F1 team advisor Helmut Marko and teammate Gijs van Lennep.

Mar 23, 2017 · A doctor of law, Helmut Marko partnered Gijs van Lennep to victory in the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans. In one of the fastest Le Mans performances of all time, they recorded an average speed of 222.304 kilometres per hour in their Porsche 917. Injury then brought a premature end to Marko’s career in 1972. Doctor in law Helmut Marko

Apr 8, 2012 · Le Mans 1971 - Gijs van Lennep en Dr. Helmut Marko Le mans winners 1971 in the Martini Porsche 917 Nr22

Helmut Marko and Gijs van Lennep won the 1971 Le Mans 24 Hours with the Porsche 917 K n.22, the Martin Racing Team’s car proved more reliable than the fast long-tailored Porsche 917 LH’s that with Vic Elford reached a speed of 362 km/h.