Ford confirms Hypercar drivers and a 5.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 as preparations intensify for its ambitious 2027 WEC return.
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Ford reveals drivers and V8 engine for 2027 WEC Hypercar programme

Ford has taken another major step toward its return to the top class of endurance racing. The manufacturer has confirmed the first drivers for its forthcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme while revealing key technical details about the 2027 Ford Racing entry. The announcements came during the brand’s annual Season Launch event at…

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Mikkel Jensen joins McLaren Racing for its 2027 WEC Hypercar debut, describing “goosebumps” after visiting McLaren Technology Centre.
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McLaren signs Mikkel Jensen for ambitious 2027 WEC Hypercar programme

McLaren Racing has confirmed Mikkel Jensen as the first driver for its ambitious return to the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027. The Danish driver admitted he felt “goosebumps” as he joined the iconic British marque’s Hypercar programme. Thus, the announcement marks a significant milestone for McLaren’s endurance racing revival,…

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Ford confirms it will run its 2027 FIA WEC Hypercar programme in-house, aiming to boost performance and road car technology transfer.
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Ford to run 2025 FIA WEC Hypercar programme in-house

Ford has confirmed that it will manage its upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar programme entirely in-house, marking a strategic shift in how the American manufacturer approaches top-level prototype racing. The decision forms a key part of Ford’s preparations for its return to the pinnacle of endurance racing in 2027. By running the programme…

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