Ford has made vital bulletins forward of its 24 Hours of Le Mans return in Hypercar in 2027, with Pink Bull Powertrains chief Dan Sayers becoming a member of in a key position.
Ford introduced earlier this yr that it will be returning to the highest class of the World Endurance Championship and Le Mans from the 2027 season.
The corporate had outright victories on the 24 Hours of Le Mans 4 occasions between 1966 and 1969, whereas in latest occasions it has tasted class success in GT on the French enduro.
On Friday forward of the 2025 version of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ford introduced it had signed Dan Sayers as its programme lead from his earlier position with the Pink Bull System 1 workforce.
Ford has additionally introduced that its chassis companion will likely be ORECA.
“We’re honoured that Ford has chosen ORECA to design the long run WEC Hypercar for his or her return to the highest tier of endurance racing” supplied Hugues de Chaunac, President, ORECA Group.
“This strategic partnership is a key a part of our ongoing dedication to the very best degree of racing and to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.
“We’re excited to channel all our vitality, experience, and enthusiasm into this formidable undertaking.
“I want to thank Invoice Ford, Jim Farley, and Mark Rushbrook for his or her belief. They will rely on the complete engagement of all our groups around the globe.”
Ford Motor Firm President and CEO, Jim Farley added: “Bringing Ford again to the highest class at Le Mans has all the time been a dream for many people together with our Govt Chair Invoice Ford.
“To have the ability to companion with ORECA is a proud second for Ford.
“We’re coming again to Le Mans to win, and we aren’t making {that a} secret.
“On Sunday, it is going to be precisely 56 years since we final took the highest step of the general podium right here.
“That’s lengthy sufficient.
“In 2027, we’re coming with the identical degree of expectation, and we’re entrusting ORECA to assist us tackle Ferrari and the opposite top-class groups as we did again within the 1960’s.”
Ford’s addition to the Hypercar grid within the WEC will are available the identical yr as McLaren returns to the highest class, whereas the arrival of Genesis in 2026 will deliver the entire variety of producers to 10 in 2027.
