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Ford engineers are working diligently for the company’s return to the top tier of prototype sports car racing–the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027.
Aiming to recapture its Lem Man’s success nearly 60 years ago, Ford Performance has dedicated a full factory team for the 24 Hours of Le Mans–one of the sport’s most demanding races.
Ford achieved four consecutive overall victories between 1966 and 1969 in the city of Le Mans, France. Since then, Ford focused on class victories with the Ford GT in GTLM in 2016 and more recently with the Ford Mustang GT3.
“We are entering a new era for performance and racing at Ford,” said Bill Ford, Ford Motor Company Executive Chair: “You can see it from what we’re doing on-road and off-road.
“I am thrilled that we’re going back to Le Mans and competing at the highest level of endurance racing. No track or race means more to our history than Le Mans. It is where we took on Ferrari and won in the 1960s, and we returned 50 years later and beat Ferrari again.”
At least ten major automotive brands committed to the series’ top-tier in 2027 is testament to the championship’s stellar momentum and growth.
“Ford has been synonymous with success both on and off-track for decades, and we are delighted the company has chosen the FIA World Endurance Championship for its latest challenge,” said Frédéric Lequien, chief executive officer of FIA World Endurance Championship,
Pierre Fillon, president of Automobile Club de l'Ouest, looked forward to Ford’s entry into the race and its potential for increasing the level of competition at Le Mans.
“Ford is a brand that has always had a close affinity with this very special race, and history shows that Ford does not compete to finish second,” Fillon said. “The renewal of its famous rivalry with Ferrari is truly an exciting prospect.”
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