BREAKING :FIA drop Ford BOMBSHELL in official new team

FIA drop Ford BOMBSHELL in official new team announcement

The FIA has made a stunning announcement regarding Ford’s return to motorsport, revealing that the American automaker will enter the Formula 1 scene with a works team in 2027. This marks a dramatic and unexpected move from a brand that has a rich motorsport legacy but had stepped away from Formula 1 in recent decades.

Ford’s connection with F1 dates back to the 1960s, when they were a key engine supplier in the sport, playing a pivotal role in numerous successful campaigns. In 2000, Ford briefly fielded its own team under the Jaguar brand, before exiting the sport altogether. However, the company is now poised to make a major return to Formula 1, announcing their intention to provide engines for teams starting in 2026, aligned with the introduction of new power unit regulations.

Adding to their motorsport strategy, Ford is also expanding into endurance racing. In a surprise move, the FIA confirmed that Ford would compete in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), with plans to race at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. This new endeavor is a significant step for Ford, who has a historic relationship with Le Mans, famously battling Ferrari for dominance in the 1960s and securing multiple victories. The company returned to the event in 2016, celebrating a remarkable 50th anniversary win, further cementing its connection to the legendary race.

Bill Ford, the great-grandson of company founder Henry Ford, expressed his excitement about this new chapter for the automaker. He emphasized that Ford’s focus on performance and racing excellence remains stronger than ever, citing the brand’s relentless drive to win on both road and track. Ford’s upcoming ventures in F1 and WEC are seen as part of a broader strategy to reassert the company’s presence in global motorsport.

Reflecting on Ford’s storied past at Le Mans, Bill Ford said, “There is no track or race that means more to our history than Le Mans. It is where we took on Ferrari and won in the 1960s. It is where we returned 50 years later and shocked the world, beating Ferrari again.” Ford’s return to the world’s most iconic endurance race signifies the brand’s commitment to pushing boundaries and reaffirming its legacy in motorsport.

The announcement also comes on the heels of General Motors’ (GM) plans to enter Formula 1 with their Cadillac brand, who will be taking over from Ferrari as an engine supplier once their own power unit is ready. Ford’s entry into both Formula 1 and endurance racing is seen as a bold step that will further fuel competition between global automotive giants.

With Ford’s plans now firmly in place, the brand is set to make waves in multiple motorsport disciplines, signaling the start of an exciting new era for the company and its racing ambitions.