P1racenews AI automatic summary:
How Ferrari’s British star reached Le Mans-winning heights
“James Calado now proudly holds the title of Le Mans 24 Hours winner, following Ferrari’s victory in the centenary race last summer. However, Calado believes that it should be recognized as his third Le Mans win, considering his previous victories in the GTE Pro class in 2019 and 2021. He emphasizes that winning in GTE Pro is equally difficult and intense as winning overall in the Hypercar class. Winning the 100th year of Le Mans with Ferrari’s comeback after half a century away made the victory even more special. Ferrari’s win over Toyota, the previous Le Mans king, by just 80 seconds highlights the competitiveness of the race. Despite the controversy over the Balance of Performance, Calado asserts that the victory was not due to any advantage given to Ferrari. He also mentions the thrilling and close nature of the race, with Toyota demonstrating moments of being quicker. Finally, Calado recalls the challenges they faced in the race, including a potential major problem near the end due to an electrical glitch.”
