The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck overcame a technical issue to secure the victory in Colorado.

Victory at Pikes Peak

The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck, piloted by Romain Dumas, overcame technical issues to produce a stunning display and the overall title at the 102nd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

Record-Breaking Performance

The time of 8:53.553 at the 12.42-mile, 156 turn course was the fastest among 61 competitors and saw two-time Le Mans winner Dumas claim his fifth overall title in Colorado.

Overcoming Technical Issues

This was despite the Frenchman experiencing a technical issue during the climb causing the Ford to come to a complete stop on the course, adding around 26 seconds compared to his initial qualifying time. Quick thinking from Dumas saw him resetting the 1,600hp F-150 Lightning SuperTruck, meaning he was able to continue his climb.

Dumas's Reaction

“I’m honoured to achieve this victory with Ford Performance at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb,” Dumas said. “Everything about this event is a challenge because it is unlike any other form of racing, you only have one shot. We faced a challenge early on but that only gave me more determination to make up the lost time in the rest of the run.”

The result comes just days after the truck set a new qualifying record for the open class with a time of 3:32.831, over seven seconds faster than the previous record of 3:39.939 set by the Ford Performance SuperVan 4.2 in 2023. 

words: Mike Booth
pictures: Ford