Ferrari boss says Formula 1 team must take inspiration from Le Mans victory

Ferrari's CEO, Benedetto Vigna, has reinforced the Italian brand's dedication to Formula 1 following their impressive victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The triumph marked Ferrari's first outright win since 1965, with the #51 499P hypercar, piloted by Antonio Giovinazzi, James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi, claiming the top step of the podium.

In contrast, their colleagues in F1 have struggled and last tasted victory at the Austrian Grand Prix in the middle of last year. The Scuderia currently languishes in fourth place overall in the constructors' championship, trailing behind Red Bull, Mercedes and Aston Martin.

Speaking to Eurosport after the memorable win at Circuit de la Sarthe, Vigna emphasized that racing is deeply embedded in the company's DNA. 

"It once again demonstrates that Ferrari is unique and that we create unparalleled cars. It is a unique car," he said.

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When asked about the stressful start to the F1 season, Vigna responded: "You know, I have more significant reasons for stress. For the team, this is an opportunity to improve and gain valuable experience.

"We must build a machine that surpasses its predecessor, and this principle applies to everything we do.

"Sport holds immense importance for us. Racing is ingrained in our company's DNA. Therefore, we will continue investing in F1 and the World Endurance Championship because we recognize the abundance of technologies that can transition from the track to the road."

Ferrari chairperson John Elkann believes that their triumph at Le Mans "sets an example for us all" and suggests that other divisions within the company can learn from their performance during the past week.

"This victory achieved by Antonello Coletta, Amato Ferrari and the