In the wake of a stunning win by Ferrari AF Corse's #51 Ferrari 499P, the 325,000 spectators who witnessed it deserve a moment in the spotlight. Their passion for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in endurance racing in general served as the foundation of the Centenary. The sold-out event once again brought together fans of all ages from all walks of life.

The competitors threw themselves into the race, body and soul, and achieved extraordinary performances in the balance. Each was driven by the desire to leave their mark on the historic running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, captivating the attention of the public every minute of the race.

Emotions ran high during the various Race Week celebrations, including a standing ovation for true guardian angels, the track marshals. Flyovers of the circuit by the Patrouille de France gave everyone chills. The parade of cars from the Grand Centenary Exhibition reinforced the unwavering link between the glory of the past and the promise of the future.

The excitement reached fever pitch during the presentation of the Centenary Trophy. Alessandro Pier Guidi/James Calado/Antonio Giovinazzi, the drivers of Ferrari AF Corse's #51 Ferrari 499P, were explosively cheered on by the crowd surrounding the podium. And so they made their entry into the legend of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, bringing the historic Centenary running to a magical close.

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Just like the competitors, the 325,000 spectators on the scene at the 24 Hours Centenary helped make it a massive success. Their passion, enthusiasm and devotion are all sincerely appreciated. Automobile Club de l’Ouest President Pierre Fillon: "You can't explain the 24 Hours of Le Mans. You have to live it to understand all it has to offer. To attend the centenary of such a mythical race was the experience of a lifetime. Few events have such longevity and can boast of having been, for the occasion, one of the greatest ever on a sporting level."