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Ford’s Return to Le Mans Runs Hinges on the Brand’s Red Bull Formula 1 Partnership

Automaker officials said Ford's Hypercar program and its F1 push with Red Bull Racing are 'inextricably linked,' using F1 development for the 2027 Le Mans entry.
Ford embedded a team of engineers inside Red Bull's Milton Keynes facility to develop F1 powertrains and is manufacturing 12 unique parts, feeding lessons into its Hypercar program.
Pairing the combustion engine with the series Bosch hybrid will define the car's powertrain, Oreca handles chassis and aero work, and dyno testing is planned by end of Q1.
This year Ford will run an Oreca LMP2 entry while preparing for a 2027 top‑flight return with drivers Sebastian Priaulx, Mike Rockenfeller, and Logan Sargeant.
As the 60th anniversary of the 1966 victory nears, Ford is targeting an overall Le Mans return, with Dan Sayers citing the naturally aspirated V8 decision for endurance racing reliability considerations.

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Logan Sargeant confirmed as Ford WEC Hypercar driver

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