Ford enters top-drawer Hypercar class to win Le Mans in 2027

Ford v Ferrari II: Ford enters top-drawer Hypercar class to win Le Mans in 2027
After the 1960s, Ford exited from the top-tier prototype class and competed in production-focused class racing around the world. In 2016, it won the Le Mans GT class with a mid-engine GT, and then finished second in the GT class last year with the debut of its Mustang GT3.
Ford to enter WEC with Hypercar and targets Le Mans victory
Ford has announced that it will participate in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027, meaning the American manufacturer will also compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ford Is Aiming to Win Le Mans Outright in 2027 With a New Hypercar
In the year that will mark six decades since Dan Gurney and AJ Foyt won the race in a GT40 Mk. IV, Ford is headed back to the world's greatest sports car race. Not just with a GT car, but with an LMDh-spec prototype, competing in the top class for the overall win.
Ford to make Le Mans return in Hypercar
Ford will make a triumphant return in 2027 with a full LMDh program. As yet, a chassis supplier has not been confirmed, nor the team or drivers. The LMDh entry will keep the door open for Ford to compete in the IMSA SportsCar Championship too, meaning a chance to race in the 24 Hours of Daytona and Sebring 12 Hours.
Ford Le Mans Hypercar program announced: it’s a new sport car racing golden age
Ford has announced plans to shoot for outright victory in the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans with a top-flight Hypercar. CAR magazine has all you need to know.
Ford Returns To Top-Tier Category In Le Mans, Aiming To Beat Ferrari Again
Ford has announced its return to the highest class in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) – and the 24 Hours of Le Mans – in the 2027 season. The Blue Oval is working on an LMDh hypercar, aiming for its first overall victory at Le Mans since 1969.
Ford 'thrilled' by decision to return to Le Mans in 2027
Ford announced on Friday its return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2027 in the premier Hypercar category with a prototype which will compete in the World Auto Endurance Championship (WEC). The great-grandson of Henry Ford,
Ford Aims to Reclaim Le Mans Magic in 2027 with New LMDh Race Car
The Blue Oval brand will field a full factory FIA WEC team to try and capture its first outright win in nearly six decades.
Ford Announces Shock Return To Le Mans Prototype Class In 2027
Ford is coming for Ferrari … and everyone else. Ford Chairman Bill Ford announced on Thursday that the brand is
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