Ferrari’s Hypercar outfit took a historic victory in at present’s 24 Hours of Le Mans to change into the first producer since 1934 to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix in the similar yr.
The No. 50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P Hypercar pushed by Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen and Miguel Molina took a brilliantly well-judged victory in changeable situations to win the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours, spherical 4 of FIA WEC.
A yr after successful the Centenary version, Ferrari repeated the feat at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024, the world’s most well-known and prestigious endurance race.
The Ferrari – AF Corse workforce’s 499P quantity 50 was piloted by Nicklas Nielsen, Miguel Molina and Antonio Fuoco with the 27-year-old Danish driver having pushed the automobile over the end line. The sister Le Mans Hypercar, the quantity 51 of Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi got here third.
The third Ferrari Hypercar entry, the AF Corse workforce’s quantity 83 499P retired after 248 laps after having been amongst the entrance runners at size.
This marks the Prancing Horse’s eleventh general victory in the traditional French endurance marathon and its second consecutive win following the triumph on 11 June 2023 with the 499P quantity 51. Previous victories have been in 1949, 1954, 1958, and 1960 to 1965.
The Maranello producer’s roll of honour at Le Mans additionally contains 29 class wins, for a complete of 40 victories.
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Speaking of the victory, Nielsen stated: “It was, to be trustworthy, a really lengthy one,” stated Nielsen. “Especially after the subject we had with the door…I truly thought every little thing was misplaced.
“I knew the tempo was actually good in the wet by the finish. I imply, it was a really lengthy final lap as effectively. I don’t even know what to say. It’s simply wonderful to be right here. To lastly win the race that I’ve at all times needed to win.
“Seeing the sister automobile win it final yr, was clearly a proud second for everybody. And then, I believe for us to take it this yr – it’s an excellent larger achievement to do it again to again.”
Expanding on the lengthy race, Molina added: “Actually, a couple of times, a couple of moments in the race, we risked to stay on slicks,” stated Molina about the technique. “And additionally, the final name to alter to the wets was the proper second.
“I imply, it’s unbelievable. We’ve been on the lookout for this end result for thus lengthy, and we’re actually proud.
“Today was our day, actually! We experienced some tense moments, but we could go through them. And at the end, the result was here. I’m really proud of everyone that is involved in this project.”
