Ford and McLaren gear up for WEC Hypercar division in 2027
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Ford and McLaren are preparing to enter the Hypercar division of the World Endurance Championship in 2027. Both manufacturers, with rich histories at Le Mans, have been developing their LMDh prototypes for over a year. Ford recently fired up its 5.4-litre V8 engine and plans to begin on-track testing in August, while McLaren's MCL-HY successfully completed tests and made its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Both teams aim to finalize their cars and driver line-ups ahead of upcoming races.
- •Ford reaches a milestone by firing up its unnamed hypercar's engine.
- •McLaren's MCL-HY completed tests and appeared at Goodwood Festival of Speed.
- •Both teams plan to begin extensive on-track testing before the 2027 season.
- •Ford's driver line-up includes Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller and others.
- •McLaren has announced drivers like Mikkel Jensen and Laurens Vanthoor.
- 12:00 PMMotorsport.com — The latest on Ford and McLaren’s hypercar developments
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — The latest on Ford and McLaren’s hypercar developments
"The competition in the World Endurance Championship is set to intensify next year, with Ford and McLaren entering the Hypercar division with their respective LMDh prototypes. Assuming all current manufacturers remain on the grid next year, the 2027 Le Mans 24 Hours will feature a 10-way battle for outright glory. Both Ford and McLaren have been developing their new cars for more than a year ...Keep reading
"Two new high-profile manufacturers are preparing to join the WEC’s burgeoning Hypercar class in 2027
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 22, 2026, 12:00 PMThe latest on Ford and McLaren’s hypercar developments
The competition in the World Endurance Championship is set to intensify next year, with Ford and McLaren entering the Hypercar division with their respective LMDh prototypes. Assuming all current manufacturers remain on the grid next year, the 2027 Le Mans 24 Hours will feature a 10-way battle for outright glory. Both Ford and McLaren have been developing their new cars for more than a year ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 12:00 PMThe latest on Ford and McLaren’s hypercar developments
Two new high-profile manufacturers are preparing to join the WEC’s burgeoning Hypercar class in 2027
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