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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Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls collaborated with Ford Racing for their F1 livery reveal in Detroit, Michigan on January 15, 2026.
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Red Bull unveil livery ahead of 2026 F1 season

Red Bull Racing’s livery reveal took place on January 15, 2026, ahead of the 2026 F1 season. The reveal took place in partnership with Ford Racing’s season launch in Detroit, Michigan, paying homage to the power unit supplier’s heritage. Red Bull partners with Ford for 2026 F1 campaign In 2023, Ford announced a long-term partnership with…

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A 36-car grid headlines the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour as Ford debuts and global GT3 giants return to Mount Panorama.
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Global grid gathers for landmark 2026 Bathurst 12 Hours

The 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will welcome at least 36 cars to Mount Panorama, marking the largest field of the decade at Australia’s International Enduro. Moreover, organisers expect the grid to grow further before entries officially close in early January. Already, the provisional list signals one of the most competitive editions in recent memory….

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Fourteen global manufacturers, including new entrant Genesis, headline the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) entry list.
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Global manufacturers set for 2026 FIA WEC season

The FIA World Endurance Championship will feature one of the most diverse and competitive grids in global motorsport when the 2026 season begins. Fourteen major automotive manufacturers have committed to the championship, reinforcing the remarkable momentum the series has built during the Hypercar era. The entry list reflects the continued growth of endurance racing at…

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Isack Hadjar receives a promotion from Racing Bulls to Red Bull Racing for the 2026 F1 season
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Isack Hadjar receives promotion to Red Bull for 2026 after stellar rookie F1 season

Red Bull Racing have officially announced Isack Hadjar’s promotion from Racing Bulls to the senior team for the 2026 F1 season. He is set to partner the four-time world champion, Max Verstappen. This move has come at the expense of Yuki Tsunoda, who has failed to make a lasting impression since his promotion earlier in…

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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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Max Verstappen talks about the 2026 Red Bull Ford power unit and the significance of endurance racing
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Verstappen on the progress of 2026 Red Bull Ford power unit and endurance racing as an alternative to F1

Max Verstappen has opened up about the progress Red Bull Powertrains and Ford are making on the development of their new power unit for 2026 and the appeal of endurance racing as a realistic career alternative to F1.  In February 2023, Ford announced that they were embarking on a “long-term strategic technical partnership” with Red…

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