After Formula One and American open wheel racing, is a new dawn breaking for Brazilian motorsport in prototypes? The signs are certainly there as four drivers have an outstanding chance of a podium finish at the 84th Le Mans 24 Hours (18-19 June).

The story of the Piquets at Le Mans dates back to 1996 when Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet senior took the wheel of the McLaren F1 GTR, the car that had won Le Mans the previous year. The triple Formula One world champion (1981, 1983 and 1987) shared a car with Danny Sullivan and Johnny Cecotto for the Bigazzi team....

Like the Brit John Surtees, Venezuelan driver Johnny Cecotto transitioned successfully from motorcycle racing to auto motorsports, and has also participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times.

Winner of the inaugural Formula E World Championship for electrically-powered, single-seater racing cars, Nelson Piquet Jr. has also previously driven at Le Mans, just like his father, the three-time Formula One world champion.