P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ford’s finaly revealed some details of its 2027 hypercar programme
“Ford announced Oreca as its chassis partner and Dan Sayers as the programme manager back in June during the Le Mans 24 Hours. After much speculation, Ford finally clarified its racing team plans today.
Ford will manage its 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar programme in-house, deviating from rumors of a joint venture with Team Penske.
The decision to oversee all aspects of the prototype sports car racing project internally aligns with Ford Racing’s core values and passion for competition.
While Ford Racing will lead the programme, they will collaborate with partners like Venture Engineering and Oreca for technical support and trackside assistance.
The Hypercar facilities will be based in the UK, possibly at Venture Engineering, known for its extensive experience in motorsport.
The move to manage the programme internally presents challenges, but leveraging experienced racing partners may streamline the process and enhance competitiveness in the upcoming season.”
