Ferrari secured its second consecutive victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, overcoming intense competition from Toyota and adverse weather conditions. The trio of Nicklas Nielsen, Antonio Fuoco, and Miguel Molina clinched the win, finishing just 14 seconds ahead of the No. 7 Toyota driven by Nyck de Vries, Kamui Kobayashi, and Jose Maria Lopez.

The race, renowned as one of the most iconic in the world, saw the No. 51 Ferrari, driven by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado, and Antonio Giovinazzi, complete the podium in third place. The event was marked by rain and fog, which brought out the safety car early in the morning, causing a temporary halt in the intense jostling for the lead between Ferrari, Toyota, and Porsche.

As dawn broke and the racing resumed under a green flag, several teams remained in contention. With less than six hours remaining, Fuoco propelled the No. 50 Ferrari to the front of the grid just before another bout of rain. Despite a late-race scare involving an unscheduled pit stop due to a flapping door, Nielsen managed to maintain the lead, securing Ferrari’s victory.

Ferrari’s win was not without controversy. The No. 7 Toyota, which had been a strong contender, was involved in a collision with the sister Ferrari of Alessandro Pier Guidi. This incident resulted in a five-second penalty for Ferrari and cost the Toyota, driven by Brendon Hartley, 35 seconds as he recovered from a spin, ultimately dropping to a fifth-place finish.

The race director forced Nielsen to pit with just over 50 minutes remaining due to a loose door, creating a critical moment that looked like it could cost them the race. However, Nielsen managed to defend the lead while conserving fuel, ensuring they did not require an extra pit stop.

Molina reflected on the victory, expressing immense satisfaction: “It is a pleasure to be here and win such a big race like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Today was our day because every decision we took was the correct one. Niklas at the end saved fuel to avoid one extra pit stop. I thought that we had lost it when the door was open, but after that, we realized that if we saved enough energy, we could stay ahead.”

Ferrari’s consecutive wins at Le Mans highlight their strategic prowess and resilience in one of motorsport’s most challenging endurance races