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Sharapova graces the 24 Hours of Le Mans car race

The Russian was invited by the Porsche Team to check out the race

ByNiko Vercelletto

Published Jun 18, 2017

Is there anywhere that Maria Sharapova doesn't get invited to?

Evidently not, as the former world No. 1 traveled to France for the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans race, the world's oldest active sports car race.

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She joined Team Porsche and racer Mark Webber to learn more about the history of the event.

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The 30-year-old—dressed in Dior—was surrounded by cameraman, racers and pit crew alike as they gathered for a photo-op before the big event.

The luck of the five-time Grand Slam champion must have rubbed off, as Team Porsche snagged the win and the respect of Sharapova.

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Due to an injury sustained in Rome, Sharapova has had to miss the entire grass-court season.

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