How Ken Miles Really Died (& Why Ford v Ferrari Changes It)

Ken Miles’ death in Ford v Ferrari is a heartbreaking end for the movie, but also changes several details of the true story. Directed by James Mangold, Ford v Ferrari is the true story of Ford’s triumph over the perennial champion Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race. It’s a fascinating tale of clashing egos, behind-the-scenes machinations, and talented artists struggling to balance creative integrity with commercial viability, culminating in a thrilling race where one false step could mean a horrific — and fatal — crash. Christian Bale costars as Ken Miles, the highly talented but hot-tempered World War II vet-turned-professional driver whom Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) enlists to help him.