(Reuters) -Defending champions Ferrari were heading for a third straight win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, after leading the 93rd edition of the race through the night and into Sunday morning at the Sarthe circuit.

Every June drivers from different countries compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. Established more than a hundred years ago, the endurance race is won by the car covering the greatest distance in 24 hours.

The trio of 499Ps are looking good to register a third consecutive Le Mans win for the Prancing Horse, while Porsche is best of the rest with six hours to go