By 1966, Ferrari had cemented itself as the class of Formula 1 racing, an indisputable titan in the field who no other automotive manufacturer could match. But for Henry Ford II, who wanted to make a substantial splash in the world racing community, it was time for a change. So genius engineer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) were tasked with a seeming impossibility: build a brand-new car capable of beating Ferrari in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.