The 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 74th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place over 17–18 June 2006. The winners of the race were Frank Biela, Marco Werner, and Emanuele Pirro, driving the Audi R10 TDI. For the first time in the history of the race, the winner was a diesel-powered car.
The No. 8 Audi R10 TDI at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Frank Stanley Biela is a German auto racing driver, mainly competing in touring cars and sportscar racing. He has raced exclusively in cars manufactured by the Audi marque since 1990.
Biela in 2006
Biela's Audi A4 of the BTCC.
Biela driving an Audi R10 in the 2006 Le Mans 24 Hours.
Frank Biela in the Walk of fame at Le Mans- Winners 2002