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 aiming to bring back its Le Mans glory days with 2027 hypercar entry
Ford is returning to the Le Mans 24 Hours Hypercar category in 2027, in a bid to recapture the magic and success of its exploits nearly 60 years ago.
Ford announces Le Mans return as it chases first overall win since 1969
Ford will develop a new top-tier sports car to compete for overall victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours and the World Endurance Championship Hypercar class from 2027 onwards, aiming to continue where its G
Ford vs. Ferrari: Blue oval brand to return to top level of endurance racing and Le Mans in 2027
Ford pulled out of competition after 1969 but celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first Le Mans victory with a return to the endurance event in 2016 in the GTLM class. A team f
Ford will race prototype for overall Le Mans win in 2027
Ford announced plans Thursday to enter an LMDh prototype in the World Endurance Championship in 2027, taking the American manufacturer back to the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the top category of sports car racing.
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 returning to Le Mans top class in 2027
Ford is returning to the top flight of endurance racing in 2027, in a bid to recreate its 1960s Le Mans success. The carmaker has confirmed it will compete in the LMDh (Le Mans Daytona) class of the World Endurance Championship (WEC),
Ford Is Entering LMDh in 2027. The Goal? Absolute Victory at Le Mans
M ore than 60 years ago, Ford set out with the ambitious goal of becoming the first American manufacturer to ever win the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall. The resulting quest may just
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
How Ford crafted a Raptor T1+ to race across 5,000 miles of desert
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Dakar Rally 2025: Ford takes podium on debut, local hero wins
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Jim Farley Wants Ford To Be The “Porsche Of Off-Road”
Off-roaders accounted for 20% of Ford's global sales in 2024, and its CEO said the company wants to be "the undisputed No.1 ...
Ford Performance Celebrates Podium Finish And Thrilling Moments At The 2025 Dakar Rally
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, January 2025 – Ford Performance has today concluded an unforgettable 2025 Dakar Rally with a ...
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The very best photos of Saudi Arabia and Dakar 2025
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Al Rajhi secures victory at Dakar
The 47th edition of the Dakar Rally — the sixth to be run in Saudi Arabia — was completed today by 175 vehicles. A total of ...
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A Saudi Arabian Driver Won the Dakar Rally For the First Time on Home Soil
Al Rajhi won as a privateer Toyota entry in a Dakar that Toyotas dominated after Carlos Sainz Sr.'s Ford was forced to exit the rally during stage three following a crash in stage two. Mid-race ...
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Ford ‘debating’ an off-road Raptor supercar
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