OPINION: Sportscar racing was given another boost by Ford's announcement it will enter the top class at Le Mans in 2027 with a forthcoming LMDh project. Its past success in the world's most famous endurance race has been immortalised by Hollywood,

Ford is making a full-factory return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027, with a new LMDh prototype competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).The announcement made in Charlotte, North Carolina,

For the first time since the legendary GT40 dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France from 1966-1969, Ford Motor Co. is returning to the pinnacle of sports car racing to take on the world. The Dearborn-based automaker announced at its annual Racing Season Launch event here that it will enter the World Endurance Championship in 2027 with a full factory LMDh Hypercar team taking on Ferrari,