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Ferrari’s Le Mans 24 Hours win named Autosport’s Moment of the Year
The legendary Italian team, Ferrari, made a triumphant return to the top class of sportscar racing after 50 years, with their factory assault. Their two 499P Hypercars dominated the front row, and the car driven by James Calado, Antonio Giovinazzi, and Alessandro Pier Guidi emerged victorious after an intense battle with Toyota. The prestigious Autosport Award, which recognizes outstanding moments in international motorsport, was presented on December 3rd at the Autosport Awards ceremony in Grosvenor House. Ferrari’s Le Mans victory was chosen over other remarkable achievements like Josef Newgarden’s first Indianapolis 500 win, Max Verstappen’s consecutive Formula 1 grand prix wins record, and Shane van Gisbergen’s surprising NASCAR Cup debut triumph in Chicago. The award was presented by McLaren chief Zak Brown to Ferrari hypercar boss Antonello Coletta and Le Mans 24 Hours winning driver James Calado. Coletta expressed the significance of their victory, which fulfilled the long-standing dream of Ferrari’s founder, Enzo Ferrari. Other awards, including the Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award and the Autosport Gold Medal, were also handed out at the ceremony, with some selected by expert judging panels and others determined through fan voting. To learn about the other winners, visit autosport.com/awards.
