Mikkel Jensen says he is in a “golden time” of his career as he helps develop McLaren Racing’s new Hypercar for its 2027 WEC return.
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Jensen embraces key development role as McLaren prepares of 2027 WEC Hypercar return

Mikkel Jensen believes he has reached the ideal stage of his endurance racing career as he prepares to play a central role in McLaren Racing’s ambitious Hypercar project for WEC 2027. The Danish driver feels the timing of his recruitment could prove crucial as the British manufacturer gears up for its return to the top…

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Ford Racing recruits Le Mans-winning engineer Leena Gade and top-tier talent to boost its Hypercar programme for a 2027 WEC return.
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Ford strengthens 2027 WEC Hypercar project with top-tier talent

Ford Racing is stepping up its preparations for its highly anticipated return to the top tier of endurance racing in 2027, announcing a series of high-profile engineering appointments. With the Hypercar category increasingly competitive, the Blue Oval is leaving no stone unturned in building a team capable of challenging for overall honours in the FIA…

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Ford sets bold Le Mans target for its 2027 WEC Hypercar return as executives and team leaders stress one goal: victory.
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Ford sets clear target for 2026 WEC Hypercar return: “This car has to go to Le Mans and it has to win. Period.”

Ford has set an uncompromising target for its upcoming return to the top class of international endurance racing. As the manufacturer prepares to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar category in 2027, senior leadership has made its expectations unmistakably clear. During its annual Season Launch event in Detroit, Ford Racing released further details about…

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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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