On Sunday, the “third-string” Ferrari 499P became the third different chassis to win during Ferrari’s current streak at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the third different driving crew. Perhaps it was fitting that the winning No. 83 privateer, or “extra” entry from AF Corse, raced in Maranello’s factory colors of yellow, not Italian red.

The competitive hype attracted a Le Mans record 350,00 people — one of the biggest motorsports events in the world, rivaling the Indy 500’s attendance – to this small French city.