Six hours and 35 minutes into the World Endurance Championship's most prestigious race, the #83 Ferrari 499P driven by Kubica swerved into Vanthoor's #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 as they lapped the #92 Manthey Pure Rxcing GT3 entry on the approach to Mulsanne corner, which sent the Belgian driver into the wall and caused the BMW's retirement from the race.
The #83 Ferrari was given a 30-second stop-and-go penalty but managed to stay on the lead lap, which allowed it to remain in victory contention thanks to current safety car rules gathering all cars on the lead lap when the race is neutralised.
