Ken Miles' death in Ford v Ferrari was justifiably tweaked to deliver a narrative payoff. Despite the changes made, the movie has been lauded in the racing community for its realism. There isn't a ...

Miles went on to earn one of two asterisks in sports car racing pursuit of the Triple Crown after botched finish at Le Mans in 1966. By Jonathan Ingram Published: Jun 12, 2025 4:07 PM EDT ...

However, to further cement Miles' fame, he beat Ferrari at its own game. Miles and the Ford GT40 are memorialized in the film "Ford v. Ferrari," where Miles is portrayed by Christian Bale.