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Ford fires up its WEC Hypercar Coyote V8 for the first time as testing nears and programme enters a crucial new phase ahead of 2027 entry.

Ford Hypercar reaches major milestone with first Coyote V8 fire-up ahead of 2027 WEC entry

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Ford has successfully fired up its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar engine inside the prototype chassis for the first time, as they prepare for their 2027 entry. The American manufacturer integrated its naturally aspirated 5.4-litre Coyote V8 with the ORECA-developed chassis and hybrid system before completing the fire-up at ORECA’s base in southern France….

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Ford has fired up its 5.4-litre V8 Hypercar as testing nears before its 2027 Le Mans and FIA WEC debut.

Ford Hypercar V8 roars to life ahead of 2027 WEC debut

Karishma Persad1 month ago4 weeks ago04 mins

Ford Racing has offered the first taste of its future Hypercar programme, releasing a short teaser that gives endurance racing fans their first listen to the car’s naturally aspirated 5.4-litre V8. The American manufacturer chose July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, to share the brief clip across its social media…

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Ford confirms Campbell, Blomqvist and Yelloly for its 2027 WEC Hypercar programme as testing begins in Europe this August.

Ford completes 2027 WEC Hypercar line-up with Campbell, Blomqvist and Yelloly

Karishma Persad2 months ago1 month ago06 mins

Ford Racing has strengthened its new 2027 WEC Hypercar programme by adding Matt Campbell, Tom Blomqvist and Nick Yelloly to an already impressive line-up featuring Logan Sargeant, Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx. The American manufacturer announced Sargeant, Rockenfeller and Priaulx in January, and now it has completed a six-driver roster packed with prototype experience, endurance…

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Cadillac heads to 2026 Le Mans chasing a first overall win, 60 years after Ford’s famous victory over Ferrari at La Sarthe.

Cadillac eyes 2026 Le Mans breakthrough 60 years after Ford’s landmark win

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Cadillac will head to the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans with a major opportunity to join Ford as an American winner of endurance racing’s most famous race. The GM-owned manufacturer has shown clear speed at the Circuit de la Sarthe in recent years, including a front-row lockout in 2025. That qualifying result gave Cadillac…

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Proton Competition showed impressive LMGT3 pace at 2026 WEC Spa but missed out on points as focus shifts to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Proton Competition takes encouragement from 2026 WEC Spa outing despite missed LMGT3 opportunity

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Proton Competition left Spa-Francorchamps with fewer rewards than its performance deserved, but the Ford Mustang squad nevertheless emerged from the second round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with plenty of reasons for optimism. After opening the season with a double points finish at Imola, the team arrived in Belgium hoping to build…

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Dollahite Racing overcomes a major Sebring crash with an overnight rebuild before charging to a remarkable second-place finish in 2026 GTWC America.

Dollahite Racing defies the odds to secure 2026 GTWC America Sebring podium after overnight rebuild

Karishma Persad3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Dollahite Racing arrived at Sebring for Round 3 for the 2026 GTWC America carrying strong momentum and confidence in its Ford Mustang GT3 package. However, the team’s ambitions suffered a devastating blow within minutes of the opening practice session on Friday morning. A brake line failure sent the Mustang hard into the wall at Turn…

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GT World Challenge (GTWC) America opens 2026 at Sonoma with nine manufacturers, full GT3 grid, and new three-hour race format.

Nine manufacturers set for Sonoma showdown in 2026 GTWC America opener

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

The GT World Challenge (GTWC) America powered by AWS begins its 2026 season this weekend at Sonoma Raceway. This year, the championship introduces a new three-hour feature race format, immediately raising the stakes for teams and drivers. At the same time, nine major manufacturers headline the GT3 field, reflecting the series’ continued growth and competitiveness….

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Ten manufacturers, 70 cars, and a festival atmosphere – the 2026 GTWC Europe CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa promises an unforgettable experience for fans.

Ten manufacturers set to contest 2026 Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa in GTWC Europe

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

The 2026 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa is shaping up to be another thrilling edition of the world’s most prestigious GT endurance race. As part of the GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS and Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC), the 24 Hours of Spa promises a spectacular field of competition, with 60 cars already…

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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.

Ford strengthens 2027 WEC Hypercar project with top-tier talent

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

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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Brodie Kostecki secured a decisive victory in Race 7 of the 2026 Supercars Championship in Melbourne.

Supercars | Melbourne | Race 5 | Kostecki Goes Back To Back on Friday

Evelyn Ritchie5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Brodie Kostecki secured a decisive second victory of his season in a dramatic Race 5 of the 2026 Supercars Championship in Melbourne. Supercars Race 5 preview from Albert Park in Melbourne Matthew Payne, who started Race 5 on pole, is now the 2026 Supercars Championship leader. While starting next to him, Brodie Kostecki looked to…

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