This movie isn’t really about two builders battling for the Le Mans prize. It’s about a deeper conflict — the clash between the authenticity of true car lovers and the cold interests of a corporate giant.
For car lovers, the pursuit of excellence and the urge to push beyond limits are what drive them. For corporations, it’s market share and profit.
The film takes the human side, portraying Ford as the antagonist. Ferrari, by contrast, becomes an ally of the heroes — that tip hat acknowledging Miles merits. Ferrari is a company led by passion, not spreadsheets.
The ending is heartbreaking: the car lovers, along with Ferrari, are ultimately defeated by the sheer power of money.
Yet redemption lies in the process itself. Ford may win on paper, but it was never part of the experience.