As the 1966 Le Mans season approached, the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari reached a fever pitch. Ferrari, determined to defend its title, had upgraded its 250 GTO to the 250 LM, a car that was almost unbeatable on the track. Meanwhile, Ford continued to refine its GT40, making crucial improvements to its engine, transmission, and aerodynamics.
In an incredible display of driving skill and bravery, Ken Miles pushed the GT/40 #2 to its limits, crossing the finish line just 0.036 seconds ahead of the Ferrari 250 LM. The crowd erupted in cheers as the Ford GT40s took the top two spots on the podium, with the GT/40 #3, driven by Lorenzo Bandini, completing the podium. Ford v Ferrari - Le Mans -66 La grande sfida -2...
As the clock ticked down to the final minutes of the race, the battle for the top step of the podium reached its climax. The Ford GT40s, driven by Ken Miles and Denny Hulme, and the Ferrari 250 LM, driven by Bandini, Gregg, and Vaccarella, were nose-to-tail. As the 1966 Le Mans season approached, the
On June 19, 1966, the 24 Hours of Le Mans kicked off with a grid of 50 cars, including three Ford GT40s and four Ferrari 250 LMs. The starting grid was a who’s who of racing legends, with drivers like Ken Miles, Phil Hill, and Lorenzo Bandini competing for glory. In an incredible display of driving skill and
The Ford v Ferrari rivalry at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans was more than just a racing event - it was a clash of titans, a battle for supremacy that would be remembered for generations to come. The legendary
As the green flag waved, the GT40s and 250 LMs quickly established themselves as the cars to beat. The Ferraris, with their powerful V12 engines, initially took the lead, but the Ford GT40s soon closed the gap. Ken Miles, driving the iconic GT/40 #2, took the lead in the early hours of the race, with his teammate, Denny Hulme, hot on his heels.
The tension between the two teams was palpable. Ford’s team was driven by a singular focus on beating Ferrari, while the Italian team was fueled by a desire to prove its superiority. The stage was set for an epic showdown at Le Mans.