2014 was a  Le Mans leaving Davide Rigon with mixed feelings.

While there was great satisfaction seeing the triumph of the AF Corse team with the #51 twin car of Bruni, Fisichella and Villander, on the other hand there was regret for having seen his personal dream fading after only a few hours of race.

After the Calado's terrible accident in qualifying the Amato Ferrari team succeeded in the miracle of rebuilding the Ferrari 458 with a new shell just in time for the final warm-up on Saturday morning.

Unfortunately, this major effort can to nought a few hours later when Davide suffered a technical problem, forcing him into retirement from the race.

Davide Rigon “It has been a cold shower”.

“I have to congratulate all the staff of AFCorse and Ferrari. The guys have did a miracle. They practically rebuilt the whole machine working nonstop at night, allowing us to get back on track for the warm-up. Unfortunately, the dream lasted only a few hours. A real shame”.

The omens were good. Before retiring, the #71 Ferrari was recovering. “Our pace was really good. I was regaining different positions, and when it started to rain, we guessed the right strategy”.

“But races are races. Now I just want to wish  good luck for a speedy recovery to James”.

After the accident, the British driver was taken to the hospital where he was diagnosed a cerebral edema.

“Now I want to look ahead to the next challenge in Austin on September 20th with the fourth round at the Circuit of the Americasand to returning to Le Mans next year.