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

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). In a statement,
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 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 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 Targets Overall Win at Le Mans in 2027, Will Use IMSA to Prepare
Ford is going for it, the biggest win available in sports car racing—an overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. The company announced Thursday night that in 2027, it will challenge some long-established teams and race cars by fielding a full factory effort in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class,
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 Will Go For an Overall Le Mans Win in 2027
While Ford has had a recent presence at Le Mans, it hasn't won overall since 1969. That changes in 2027. T he 24 Hours of Le Mans is important to Ford. Its consecutive overall vic
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Ford says Dakar podium a “great start” to new rally-rald programme
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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”
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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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Al Rajhi secures victory at Dakar
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Saudi Arabian Driver Wins the Dakar Rally For First Time on Home Soil
Rajhi becomes the first driver to win on home soil since Pierre Lartigue won the Paris to Dakar to Paris rally in 1994.
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Ford ‘debating’ an off-road Raptor supercar
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