Ferrari secured victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours race despite challenging weather conditions and fierce competition. Nicklas Nielsen, along with Antonio Fuoco and Miguel Molina, piloted Ferrari's No 50 car to victory, with Toyota's No 7 car taking second and Ferrari's No 51, last year's winner, finishing third.
After enduring 24 hours of intense racing covering 311 laps and 4,238 kilometers, Ferrari emerged triumphant in a classic display of endurance motorsport. Nielsen expressed his relief after a grueling stint behind the wheel, highlighting the team's year-long preparation for this moment.
Molina echoed Nielsen's sentiments, emphasizing the team's satisfaction with their performance and the joy of finally clinching victory after coming close last year. The race saw Porsche's pole-sitting No 6 car narrowly miss a podium spot, finishing fourth ahead of Toyota's No 8 car.
The race was marked by attrition, with incessant rain causing long yellow flag periods, reducing the high-speed racing cars to slow speeds. Drivers faced challenges with cramped conditions and boredom, while safety cars neutralized over six hours of racing time, setting a record for the longest neutralized period in Le Mans history. Despite the challenges, Ferrari's No 50 car led the race in the closing hours, ultimately crossing the finish line 14 seconds ahead of the competition.
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