Parade-style finishes

January has always been the time when motorsport enthusiasts start counting down to the start of the season. And despite the still difficult global situation, this year, as ever, the first world championship event on the calendar is the 24 Hours of Daytona, which will take place from January 28 to 31. It is one of the three most important endurance races, the others being Le Mans and Spa, and it has often provided the stage for remarkable sporting feats by leading brands and drivers. In an endurance race, though, the true victor is the winning brand, and this explains why the parade-style finish, which amounts to a show of domination and mechanical strength, has become something of a tradition in this setting.