Prior to the opening of the 2014 Le Mans 24-hour, Audi’s tyre partner, Michelin, honoured Loïc Duval, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish with an extra special gift for their victory last year in the Audi R18 e-tron quattro - a Ducati Monster 1200 each!

Regarded as the motorcycle of choice for top movie, music and sporting celebrities, the Monster remains legendary for Ducati, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, which is now part of the Audi Group. Michelin presented the 135hp Ducati Monsters to the deserving drivers on Tuesday of this 2014 Le Mans race week.