Michael Fassbender

2022 - 6 - 11

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Michael Fassbender: 'being at Le Mans with pro drivers is intimidating' (Top Gear)

TG talks to screen star Fassbender who's donned his race overalls for this weekend's 24hr special.

But that feeling of g force in a racing car, that sense when the car is right on the edge of the tyre window, that’s so difficult to translate. And that’s what they managed to do in the Steve McQueen Le Mans film. What’s great about a film like that is that it’s an event. In acting, too, I don’t think I’m the most naturally gifted actor, I just work hard, I put in the hours, because the worst feeling for me is to come to something and make a mistake because I haven’t prepared enough. So it’s a different type of nervousness, it’s a different type of stress. These cars are sensitive, and if you hit the wrong sort of kerb at the wrong angle you can compromise the rest of your race. But to do it again and again and become a multiple champion, for me it’s always about the work ethic. I was nervous about the opportunity of doing my first film or the prospect of working with a great director, because I’m trying to make a career out of it, so it’s make or break. The difference for me is that I’ve done my 10,000 hours in front of the camera now, but here I’m still playing catch-up, I’m still behind the curve. But the most important thing is that you have to be relaxed at the same time. Obviously it’s a magical thing to observe Le Mans at that time of the morning, when there’s still a good 10 hours of racing left. It’s actually very difficult to put into words, the feeling you get when you’re out on the circuit.

Michael Fassbender Behind the Wheel at 24 Hours of Le Mans ... (IndieWire)

The actor has been pursuing a racing career for years, with a Le Mans appearance as one of his ultimate goals.

While racing at Le Mans is quite the honor, Fassbender’s successful side hustle as a racecar driver has not hindered his acting career. That is set to change this weekend, as Fassbender is currently competing in the legendary endurance race for Porsche, the longtime patron of his amateur racing career. Instead of racing to complete a course in the shortest possible time, driving teams have 24 hours to drive as far as they possibly can.

Michael Fassbender prepares to hit the track for the 24 Hours of Le ... (Daily Mail)

The German-Irish actor, 45, looked ready to put peddle to the metal as he posed alongside his Porsche 911 RSR.

With his credentials hanging round his neck Michael donned shades, before later slipping them off once inside the garage. Goal: Michael has been intensely preparing for the race and has been training for three years as he described it as his 'dream' to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans I not only learned what it takes to contest a race weekend but also how to be competitive. Michael has been intensely preparing for the race and has been training for three years as he described it as his 'dream' to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which is the world's oldest active endurance racing event. Michael has been intensely preparing for the race and has been training for three years as he described it as his 'dream' to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which is the world's oldest active endurance racing event. A grinning Michael Fassbender looked every inch the professional on Saturday as he donned a green racing suit as he made his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.

Fassbender among starters as 90th Le Mans sets off (FRANCE 24)

Irish actor Michael Fassbender and eight-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier were among the drivers of the 62 cars which set off on Saturday at the ...

"I was consistent," he said after qualifying. The trio won the race in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Race favourites Toyota started in pole for the sixth successive race thanks to the efforts of Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa on Thursday.

Michael Fassbender prepares to hit the track for the 24 Hours of Le ... (The Bharat Express News)

The 45-year-old German-Irish actor looked ready to put his foot down as he posed alongside his Porsche 911 RSR. Michael donned an all-in-one emblazoned with ...

With his credentials around his neck, Michael donned sunglasses, only to later take them off once inside the garage. Goal: Michael has been preparing intensely for the race and has been training for three years, as he described it as his “dream” to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Michael prepared intensely for the race and trained for three years as he described it as his “dream” to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which is the oldest active endurance race in the world. Green to go! Michael prepared intensely for the race and trained for three years as he described it as his “dream” to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which is the oldest active endurance race in the world. A smiling Michael Fassbender watched every inch of the professional on Saturday as he donned a green racing suit as he raced his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.

Actor Fassbender among starters as Toyota dominate 90th Le Mans (FRANCE 24)

Irish actor Michael Fassbender and eight-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier were among the drivers of the 62 cars which set off on Saturday at the ...

That opened the door for pole-sitter Hartley to pass him and claim a new fastest lap in the race of 3min 27.906sec. "I was consistent," he said after qualifying. Race favourites Toyota started in pole for the sixth successive race thanks to the efforts of Brendon Hartley, Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa on Thursday.

Fosbender among starters at the beginning of the 90s edition of Le ... (SwordsToday.ie)

Le Mans (France) (AFP) – The drivers of 62 cars, including Irish actor Michael Fassbender and eight-time world rally champion Sebastian Ogier, set off early ...

While waiting for a Toyota failure, the other three hypercars, the Alpine of Andre Negro, Matthew Waxivier and Nicholas Lapierre, and two Glycanhos cars. Thanks to the efforts of Brendan Hartley, Sebastien Bumi and Rio Hirakawa, the race favorites Toyota started at the pole for the sixth consecutive race. Le Mans (France) (AFP) – The drivers of 62 cars, including Irish actor Michael Fassbender and eight-time world rally champion Sebastian Ogier, set off early Saturday at the start of the 90th race of the 24-hour Mans race.