Gran Turismo

At the end of Gran Turismo, Jann Mardenborough successfully completes the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans race with Team Nismo, securing a third-place finish that cements his place as a legitimate professional racing driver. Throughout the film, he faces intense challenges—from initial failures and fierce rivalries to a traumatic crash at the Nürburgring that results in a spectator’s death. This accident hits him hard, shaking his confidence, but he is eventually inspired to get back on the track thanks to the mentorship of Jack Salter, who reminds him that failure and setbacks are part of racing’s nature. Jann’s perseverance pays off as he adopts the daring racing techniques he practiced in the Gran Turismo video game—taking wider turns and experimenting with racing lines—and this strategy helps him gain crucial positions in the final laps.

The film ties together the real-life inspirations with dramatized elements to emphasize that skill developed in simulations can translate into real-world success, culminating in the historic podium at Le Mans. The closing scenes feature photographs of the actual characters, confirming that Jann Mardenborough’s journey from a passionate gamer to a professional racer is real. While some events and characters are fictionalized for storytelling, the key moments—his breakthrough race, the crash, and the celebration—are rooted in true events. The ending leaves viewers with a powerful message: that determination, innovation, and pushing beyond perceived limits can turn dreams into reality, and that even a video game can be a stepping stone to the highest levels of motorsport. Jann continues to race today, embodying the extraordinary potential unlocked by his journey.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:59