Get ready for Ford v Ferrari, Part Two.
The Dearborn automaker is going back to the World Endurance Championship’s 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027 to win it all. Sixty years ago, the GT40 prototype won the 1966 French race, dethroning Ferrari and kicking off a four-year run of dominance at the world’s greatest endurance race. Ford’s sweep of the ’66 podium inspired the Oscar-winning Hollywood blockbuster, “Ford v Ferrari.”
For the first time since 1969, Ford is returning to try and win it all. With French chassis partner Oreca, Ford in June 2025 began the arduous climb back to the podium’s top step. Its competition will be formidable as Ferrari, Cadillac, Alpine, Genesis, McLaren, Toyota, Peugeot, and Aston Martin fill out the 19-car Hypercar class.
Reigning world-champion Ferrari — winners of the last three Le Mans — is still the team to beat.
Building the path to 2027.
Henry Payne is auto critic for The Detroit News.
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: How Ford is prepping to win Le Mans for first time in 60 years
