Formation finish
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A formation finish in a motor race is when multiple vehicles of the same team cross the finish line in formation, usually side-by-side. Typically it happens when a team's car are running in the top positions at the end of the race with a clear advantage over their competitors.[citation needed] Team directors often orchestrate formation finishes to demonstrate their superiority.[citation needed] A formation finish should not be confused with a "1–2 finish"; not all formation finishes occur as a result of a team's cars finishing first and second in a race, and not all 1–2 finishes are completed in formation.
Ferrari had a 1-2-3 formation finish at the 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans.[1] Rival car manufacturer Ford did the same in 1966, and Ferrari again in 1967.[2] Porsche had a three-car formation finish in 1982.[3]
Audi and Bentley, part of the Volkswagen Group, dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 2000s, doing several formation finishes to celebrate. However, Peugeot won in 2009 with a three-car formation finish. In 2013, Audi was set for another three-car formation finish, but Toyota spoiled the show by crossing the line before the second and third placed Audis.