It was released in our country on November 15, 2019. Ford V FerrariThe true story of, as everyone knows, actually 1996 Le Mans 24 Hour Race related to the activity. The biggest thing that makes this race special is the tension and the big rivalry between Ford and Ferrari.

this race Ford It was a turning point for Ferrari It was a huge success. After the pre-race tension, the strategies of both teams, the vehicles and the drivers, Le Mans 1996 was an event that left its mark in the history of motor racing. In this article we tell about the story of this race.

Let’s start with the basics: what are these 24 Hours of Le Mans?

To better understand the story, it is best to know what the 24 Hours of Le Mans are. Le Mans races total lasts 24 hours racing events. The races will take place on a 13,469 km circuit in France. Different pilots from many different countries represent the teams in the race and try to complete the race, which takes a total of 24 hours. Most teams up to the 80s with 2 pilots represented, but later for the safety of the pilots. this is number 3It is over. The race is huge as it lasts 24 hours. it’s an endurance race and quite brutal for the pilots exhausting his races. Until the next race, the teams design many vehicles, conduct numerous pilot and vehicle tests, and want to be among those who complete this challenging race. Many factors such as strategy, vehicles and drivers play an important role for teams in races. Loading fuel and wheel change The race continues without interruption. More than finishers DNF those who race those who have not completed available. If we understood the race, we move on to the story.

In 1963, exactly 3 years before the race, the rivalry and tension between Ford and Ferrari flared up:

The rivalry between Ford and Ferrari is full of the legendary race. 3 years ago starting. Since Le Mans racing is a very famous endurance race, many brands try to stand out and are known worldwide. wants to get respect they were racing. The world that won Le Mans top car manufacturers was at the top. This meant a huge brand value gain. Ford Chief Executive at the time Henry Ford IIhad his eye on Ferrari, which had been leading the way for years. Ferrari, which won Le Mans from 1960 to 1963 consecutively, had a great reputation in the world but was in a position where it desperately needed capital. Ford, on the other hand, wanted to buy the brand by signing an agreement with Ferrari to multiply its own value and turn things around in their favor. Then the Ford team, going to Italy to make purchases, took one of the purchases with them. Enzo FerrariHe couldn’t accept it. This clause included the transfer of management of the Ferrari racing team to Ford. Ferrari didn’t want to lose their independence like this and when everything was almost settled This item has not been accepted. and Ford came back empty-handed from the purchase. After this incident, Ford vs Ferrari great competition He stepped in and decided to take revenge in the Le Mans races. Ford and Ferrari had since become arch-rivals.

The 1964 and 1965 races are a huge disappointment for Ford:

Henry Ford was working on a new vehicle to help them compete with Ferrari. That vehicle will become a legend in 1966. V8 with motor Ford GT40It was him. Unfortunately, the Ford GT 40 did not perform well enough at Le Mans in its early years. The winner of the 64 and 65 races was Ferrari with its better cars and drivers. FordGT40, aerodynamic Although it was a successful car in terms of performance, it was quite unstable and had many other problems even in the 1964 race. 3 Ford GT40 MKIs model broke down and was unable to complete the race. In 1965 Ford was an American car designer. Carol Shelby agree. Shelby, on the other hand, is the pilot she trusts very much as a race and test driver. Ken MilesHe chose . failed in 1964 Ford, the owner of the vehicle, tried to strengthen the vehicle and conducted many tests. If they manage to make it better and more even 1965 Daytona Although they showed great success in the race, the Ford team could not complete the race with 6 cars when it came to Le Mans. From then on, Ford focused entirely on making the Ford GT 40 the 1966 Le Mans champion. The Ford GT 40 legend was about to be born.

The legendary 1966 Pre-Le Mans legendary Ford GT 40 MKII gets ready:

The legendary Ford GT 40 had many models. With the 1964 and 1965 races The Ford team, Shelby and the legendary pilot, who learned from their defeats together Ken MilesHe tried to optimize the GT 40 with the support of . In engine and transmission changes were made and numerous tests were carried out. Here the legendary vehicle Ford GT 40 MKII, which gave Ford victory for 4 consecutive years between 1966 and 1969, was ready for the 1966 race. A total of 8 Ford vehicles took part in the race, and they were placed in the first 3 rows. posted. All 3 vehicles are Ford GT 40 MKII it happened. 6697 cm3 vehicle with cylinder capacity, 485 wash horse and 320 km/h had top speed. The rival on Ferrari’s side is Ferrari’s meticulously designed and prepared by pushing the boundaries. Ferrari 330 P3 was a model.

At the start of the 1966 Le Mans race, Ferrari looked very relaxed:

An interesting aspect of the race was that Ferrari went into the race confidently with far fewer cars. Ferrari just raced 2 pcs P3 had attended. If Ford full 8 pieces connected to the vehicle. Ferrari had a lot of confidence in itself, its new cars and its experience with experienced drivers. John SurteesThey believed he would succeed. Things didn’t go well and John announced that he would not be able to participate in the race. In the qualifying rounds of the race first 4 rows so Ford took it. Ferrari would have paid a heavy price for John’s absence and his participation with very few cars. The 1966 Le Mans race, the greatest symbol of the eternal rivalry between Ford and Ferrari, got underway.

1966 Le Mans didn’t start well for Ford:

race 16.00 hoursIt started in . and Ford started the race confidently in the first places. at night Situations took a terrifying turn for Ford and Ferrari team first 2 rows managed to get it. In addition, the total of Ford 4 agents was out of the race. At that point, the Ford team was quite nervous and told the drivers not to go full throttle. By morning, things started to turn in Ford’s favor again. Ferraris would have a nightmare.

Ferraris are out of the race and Ford is in the top 3 with 3 cars:

Ferrari cars in the morning accidents and breakdowns As a result, he was out of the race and the race turned in Ford’s favor. The first three rows now belonged to Ford’s vehicles by noon. The car, driven by legendary pilot Ken Miles, was placed in first place. Ford was about to take the win he had been aiming for for 2 years. Ford race judge heading for the finish line Leo Beebe, the drivers asked something interesting. All three Ford vehicles had to finish the race together. Ford vehicles in the top 3 will finish the race together and will be an unforgettable experience for Ford. photo finish would be done.

Ford wins the 1966 Le Mans race with three of his cars and Ferrari is beaten:

Ford was on the brink of beating its rival Ferrari in this legendary big league race that began after the tension in 1963. Ken Milesdelayed to wait for other Ford drivers. rear Bruce McLaren’Bruce McLaren moved up to number one with the arrival of the . Third too 12 laps Ford, who managed to finish the race in third place even though he came from behind, Ronnie BuckmunWith the arrival of Ford, Ford became the winner of the race and completely captured the first three places. Ferrari suffered a major defeat after years of extraordinary success.

In the same year, legendary driver Ken Miles dies during a vehicle test:

The death of legendary driver Ken Miles, who contributed greatly to Ford’s 1966 Le Mans victory, was also quite tragic. After the victory of Le Mans August 1966Ford in , after GT 40 MKII J-Car started a vehicle project called and decided to run its tests. Ken Miles, who took part in the tests, during the test of the vehicle 320 km/h while speeding overthrown and somersaults started hitting. Vehicle started to catch fire and Miles get out of the car during somersaults. jumped out. riverside The lifeless body of the legendary pilot lay on the runway. As a result of the tragic accident that Ford claimed to have occurred due to a mechanical breakdown, legendary pilot Miles lost his life exactly where he belonged and died. Even more tragic is Ken Miles’ 1966 race. second had to end. Miles, who slowed down after Ford’s special finish request, lost first place to his teammates due to the distance calculation problem. Although he didn’t finish first that year, he became a driver who deserved to be one of the unforgettable pilots in Ford’s racing history.

Ford GT40 wins races for 4 consecutive years:

Ford not only got what he wanted, but also managed to conquer the top three with his 3 cars. 1967,1968 and 1969 Ford GT 40 vehicle managed to win Le Mans races. Ford, unable to buy Ferrari and hugely disappointed in the 64 and 65 years, was now the winner of the races for 4 years in a row. It got harder for Ferrari.

Ferrari to sell most of its shares to Fiat:

1969 By the end of the year, Ferrari was financially without power. The 1963 offer was rejected and there have been 4 consecutive defeats since 1966. After the financial situation deteriorated, Ferrari, sell half of its shares to Fiat had to. 1988 By the year 2015, Fiat took over the shares of Ferrari. up to 90% was in possession. The victories of Ford against Ferrari put Ferrari in big trouble.

Legendary racing is getting its place in popular culture:

The race remains popular even after many years and is mentioned in many places. One of the examples in popular culture ‘Go like hell’ book 2009 Released in the year. in Turkish ”Go like hell” The title of the book comes from Bruce McLaren shouting “Go Like Hell” to his teammate Chris Amon. Another work on the race is ”The 24-hour war” A documentary made in 2010. In this documentary the story of the race is presented to the public. Finally, in our title 2019 from Turkish “Kings of Asphalt” referred to as Ford vs Ferrari The film is one of the most important productions of the race in popular culture. Successful actors in the film Matt Damon and Christian Bale is also included. Movie on IMDb up to 8.1 points have and 2 hours 32 minutes has a long term. If you haven’t seen it yet, we highly recommend checking it out.

In this article, we touched on the true story of the 1966 Le Mans race. What do you think of the race and this great rivalry between Ford and Ferrari? Have you seen the movie Ford v Ferrari? You can share your valuable opinions with us in the comments section.