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Ford’s WEC Hypercar programme will be run in-house

Ford will run an in-house race team based in the UK, as further details are announced for its WEC Hypercar project

Motorsport

Ford sets up in-house UK base for WEC Hypercar programme

Ford will run an in-house race team based in the UK, as further details are announced for its WEC Hypercar project

Autosport

Daytona 500 winner signs up for Supercars 'adventure'

NASCAR driver Austin Cindric, who won the 2022 Daytona 500, will head to Australia later this year to compete in this year's final Supercars event.

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“Some form of electrification” essential for Ford’s future in F1

Een uitgebreid interview met Ford-topman Mark

Motorsport

Why Ford needs “some form of electrification” to remain in F1 long-term

Although only a third of the 2025 Formula 1 season has passed, a lot of focus behind the scenes is already on next year - when both new engine and chassis regulations come into play.

Autosport

Exclusive: Ford "won't run away" if Verstappen leaves Red Bull

Behind the scenes, work is already in full swing at all engine manufacturers for 2026, with Red Bull Powertrains and Ford no exception. Mark Rushbrook, boss of Ford Motorsport and Ford Performance, already stated that most internal goals are being met, although he emphasised that it’s impossible to hit all…

Autosport

Exclusive: Ford "won't run away" if Max Verstappen leaves Red Bull

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Exclusive: Ford gives update on 2026 Red Bull F1 engine

The 2025 Formula 1 campaign is only a quarter of the way through, yet a lot of focus and energy is already being directed towards what comes next. That’s especially true for the power units, since the shift to greater electrical deployment in the power mix has influenced almost every…

Motorsport

Exclusive: Why Ford remains confident it is "on track" with 2026 Red Bull F1 engine

Autosport

Why Ford believes now is the right time to return to sportscar racing's top flight

Ford is returning in an attempt to reprise its overall successes at the Le Mans 24 Hours of the 1960s, the famous quadruple of 1966 to 1969. It really should be regarded as big news, but the question has to be why it has taken so long?

Autosport

Why Ford settled on Red Bull F1 deal – ‘We even looked at buying our own team’

The story of Ford's return to Formula 1, from Red Bull's point of view, is well known by now.

Motorsport

The story behind the Red Bull and Ford deal in Formula 1

The story of Ford's return to Formula 1, from Red Bull's point of view, is well known by now.

Autosport

An electrifying first look at Ford's Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype

After a first try at a racing EV with the series, Ford took the project solo and created a prototype that could help shape the next gen for Ford competition

Motorsport

Gradient Racing switching to Ford for 2025 IMSA season

Gradient Racing has announced the acquisition of the new Ford Mustang GT3 for next year as part of a "long-term commitment" to compete in the GTD class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship.

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Behind the scenes at Red Bull and Ford's F1 engine project

On the Tuesday before Silverstone's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, a handful of media are welcomed into the Jochen Rindt building. It is the location on the Red Bull Campus in Milton Keynes where Red Bull Powertrains and Ford are working away with hundreds of employees on Red Bull's own engine…

Motorsport

Why Red Bull can't afford failure with Ford-backed F1 engine plan

Red Bull may be embracing a “no risk, no fun” approach for its new Formula 1 engine, but admits the project with Ford is one that cannot fail.

Autosport

Why there is no room for failure with Red Bull’s Ford-backed F1 engine plan

Red Bull may be embracing a “no risk, no fun” approach for its new Formula 1 engine, but it admits the project with Ford is one that cannot fail.

Motorsport

Ford wants to commit to WRC future but 2027 rules must be "right for everybody"

Ford wants to keep the "opportunity to compete as a manufacturer" in the World Rally Championship in the future but has highlighted a need for an open set of 2027 regulations.

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Ford wants to commit to WRC future but 2027 rules must be “right for everybody”

Ford wants to keep the “opportunity to compete as a manufacturer” in the World Rally Championship in the future but has highlighted a need for an open set of 2027 regulations.

Motorsport

Ford wants to "own" rallying with factory Dakar programme

Ford says it wants to “own” the world of rallying as it adds a factory programme in the Dakar Rally in 2025.

Autosport

How an out-of-the-blue email to Horner started Ford’s F1 return

Ford has revealed how the trigger for its return to Formula 1 with Red Bull was an out-of-the-blue email that it sent to team boss Christian Horner.

Autosport

Why Ford feels Red Bull has ace up its sleeve with F1 2026 engine project

The American car giant is teaming up with Red Bull Powertrains to help develop an engine for the new 2026 regulations.

Autosport

Ford's Red Bull F1 commitment "unchanged" despite Newey exit

Earlier this week Red Bull announced that Newey would step away from its F1 team after a two-decade spell at the Milton Keynes-based team which yielded seven drivers' and six constructors' world championships.

Autosport

Ford F1 Academy deal shows support for Red Bull

The manufacturer’s logos will appear on the driving suit and MP Motorsport-run car of Emily de Heus.

Autosport

FIA issues statement on Red Bull F1 team's Horner investigation

The series governing body didn’t reference the specifics of the matter but made it clear that it is committed to the “highest standards of integrity, fairness and inclusivity within the sport.”

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