Le Mans dream for Dempsey

HOLLYWOOD and Le Mans most notably united with Steve McQueen’s Le Mans in 1971.

The modern day incarnation of an American acting heartthrob going to Le Mans is Patrick Dempsey, though he has not travelled here merely to promote his latest movie or TV series.

He is widely recognised worldwide as Dr Derek Shepherd, or Dr “McDreamy” on the American television series Grey’s Anatomy. To racing enthusiasts, he is known for learning and improving the craft of driving.