After winning at Le Mans for the first time in 58 years, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has reiterated that the marque’s commitment to Formula 1 will not change as a result.
The #51 AF Corse 499P piloted by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Colado and Antonio Giovinazzi took a sensational victory at the Circuit de la Sarthe in a fiercely competitive battle against other Hypercar machinery.
Ferrari’s win at Le Mans was a first for the manufacturer since 1965.
Speaking after the triumph, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told Eurosport: “It once again demonstrates that Ferrari is unique and that we make unparalleled cars. It is a unique car.
“The next goal? To continue winning.”
Ferrari’s success in sportscar racing represents a stark contrast to how the Scuderia are currently performing in Formula 1.
“Was the bad start of the season in Formula 1 stressful for me? You know, I have more significant reasons for stress,” Vigna continued.
“For the team, this is a chance to improve and learn a lot. We must build a machine that will be better than the previous one, but this rule is true for everything we do.”
When questioned about whether success in sportscar racing would impact the F1 team, Vigna responded: “Sport is very important for us, racing is in the DNA of our company.
“So Formula 1, World Endurance Championship, we will keep investing there because we see a lot of technologies that can go from the track to the road.”
Ferrari’s F1 side lies fourth in the Constructors’ Championship, having only scored a solitary podium across the opening seven races.
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