Carroll Shelby, the American automotive designer and racing driver featured in Ford v Ferrari, is born.
Enzo Ferrari establishes Scuderia Ferrari, the racing team that would become a significant competitor against Ford.
Henry Ford II attempts to acquire Ferrari to expand Ford's performance and racing credibility.
After failed negotiations, Ford decides to build a competitive race car to defeat Ferrari at Le Mans.
Ford initiates the development of the GT40, aimed at winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Carroll Shelby is hired by Ford to help design and develop the GT40 race car.
Ford GT40 makes its debut attempt to compete against Ferrari at the prestigious endurance race.
Ford GT40 secures its first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, breaking Ferrari's winning streak.
Ford GT40 wins Le Mans for four consecutive years, from 1966 to 1969, dominating the endurance race.
Ken Miles shows his exceptional driving and engineering skills to Carroll Shelby at a race track.
Henry Ford II commissions Carroll Shelby to build a race car capable of defeating Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles collaborate to develop the Ford GT40 race car to challenge Ferrari's dominance.
Ken Miles tests the GT40 extensively and works with engineers to refine the car for peak performance.
Ford executives debate and clash over racing strategies and control of the Le Mans project.
The Ford GT40 competes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, leading to a dramatic finish between Ford and Ferrari.
Ken Miles is denied a solo win after a staged photo finish orders a tie with another Ford GT40, affecting him deeply.
