It was a historic day for Italy and Calabria. The young Calabrian driver Antonio Fuoco achieved an exceptional feat, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the wheel of his Ferrari 499P. An exciting and hard-fought race, which saw Fuoco and his teammates, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen, dominate the scene from the start, consolidating Ferrari’s supremacy on the legendary French circuit.
Fuoco’s victory is a moment of great pride for the entire nation and its home region. It represents the triumph of the talent, dedication and passion of a young driver who was able to establish himself in one of the most prestigious car competitions in the world. An achievement that fills with joy not only Fuoco, but also all the Italians and Calabrians who followed his feat with trepidation.
A success that immediately received great media coverage. Ferrari’s first driver, Charles Leclerc, sent a message of congratulations to Fuoco via an Instagram story, writing: “Delighted for you. You deserve it all, you’re great. Your dad will be very happy up there, I love you Big one.”
Fuoco’s victory at Le Mans is a glorious new chapter in the history of Italian and Calabrian motorsport. A feat that will forever remain etched in the memory of all enthusiasts and which once again demonstrates the greatness of our country in the international automotive panorama.
Fuoco’s triumph at Le Mans also represents further confirmation of Ferrari’s excellence and leadership in the world of racing. The Maranello company achieved victory in this historic race for the tenth time, consolidating its absolute dominance on the French circuit. An achievement that demonstrates Ferrari’s ability to innovate and create increasingly high-performance cars, capable of competing and winning at the highest level.
The 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans ended with an all-Italian podium, with the Ferrari 499P of Fuoco, Molina and Nielsen on the top step, followed by the sister car of Giovinazzi, Calado and Pier Guidi. An exceptional result that demonstrates the great potential of Italian drivers and the strength of Italian motorsport.
“I would like to congratulate the driver from Cosenza, originally from Cariati, Antonio Fuoco, who, driving the Ferrari n.50, after an epic race, won the 92nd edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans, one of the most prestigious car races in the world .
Antonio Fuoco’s is a splendid statement that fills all of #Calabria with pride and us Cosenza people in particular.
We are proud of this magnificent success and we are waiting for Antonio Fuoco in the town hall to express our admiration and gratitude to him.” Thus the mayor of Cosenza Franz Caruso on his social profiles.
