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Ford denies Verstappen a seat in 2027 Le Mans Hypercar lineup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 10:58 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Ford denies Verstappen a seat in 2027 Le Mans Hypercar lineup

Summary

Ford's World Endurance Championship Hypercar program for 2027 is fully staffed with six drivers, including Logan Sargeant and Matt Campbell. While the company has expressed interest in Max Verstappen, the current roster is focused on reliability and feedback rather than adding a prominent driver. Ford's 2027 debut is planned for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 12. Verstappen is engaged in a Mercedes-endorsed endurance program and has voiced concerns about Ford's power unit performance in Formula 1, complicating potential negotiations between the parties.

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By the Numbers

•Ford's 2027 Hypercar lineup includes Sargeant, Campbell, and Rockenfeller.
•Verstappen currently participates in a Mercedes-backed endurance program.
•Concerns about power unit performance have surfaced following the US Grand Prix.
•The Ford Hypercar is set to debut at Le Mans in June 2027.
•Driver feedback is a priority as Ford prepares for its entry into competition.

Latest Updates

10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Ford Wants Verstappen. Its 2027 Le Mans Car Has No Seat for Him.

What they're saying

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Max Verstappen in Red Bull practice running at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. Photo: Eustace Bagg / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Ford’s two-car, six-driver Hypercar line-up is full for 2027, so Verstappen interest is really about brand leverage, not pace. The post Ford Wants Verstappen. Its 2027 Le Mans Car Has No Seat for Him. appeared first on Backfire Racing.
— Yahoo Sports

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