Ford Hypercar begins long-distance testing at Circuit Paul Ricard
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Ford's Hypercar underwent long-distance testing at Circuit Paul Ricard on August 26, 2026. This test marks the start of an extensive development program set to span three continents in preparation for homologation. The Hypercar is expected to make its race debut in the FIA WEC's top class next year. The rigorous testing phase aims to fine-tune the vehicle ahead of its competitive release.
- •Test conducted on August 26, 2026, at Circuit Paul Ricard
- •Marks beginning of extensive global development program
- •Focused on preparing Ford Hypercar for homologation
- •Race debut planned for FIA WEC's top class next year
- •Testing spans three continents over the coming months
- 1:33 PMAutosport — Ford completes shakedown at Paul Ricard ahead of WEC debut
- 1:31 PMMotorsport.com — Ford completes first Hypercar shakedown ahead of WEC debut
- 11:46 AMRacer — Long-distance testing gets Ford Hypercar off to a fast start
"Ford Racing has completed the first round of testing with its brand-new LMDh, which will make its debut in the 2027 World Endurance Championship campaign. The Oreca-chassis prototype, which will compete in next year’s Hypercar class, clocked up over 1,000 km at Circuit Paul Ricard, where it first underwent a shakedown to ensure everything was in order, before commencing full-scale testing ...Keep reading
"Ford Racing has completed the first round of testing with its brand-new LMDh, which will make its debut in the 2027 World Endurance Championship campaign. The Oreca-chassis prototype, which will compete in next year’s Hypercar class, clocked up over 1,000 km at Circuit Paul Ricard, where it first underwent a shakedown to ensure everything was in order, before commencing full-scale testing ...Keep reading
"The test at Circuit Paul Ricard marked the beginning of an intensive on-track development program that will span three continents over the coming months ahead of homologation and the car's race debut in the FIA WEC's top class next year.
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External links- AutosportAug 26, 2026, 1:33 PMFord completes shakedown at Paul Ricard ahead of WEC debut
Ford Racing has completed the first round of testing with its brand-new LMDh, which will make its debut in the 2027 World Endurance Championship campaign. The Oreca-chassis prototype, which will compete in next year’s Hypercar class, clocked up over 1,000 km at Circuit Paul Ricard, where it first underwent a shakedown to ensure everything was in order, before commencing full-scale testing ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 26, 2026, 1:31 PMFord completes first Hypercar shakedown ahead of WEC debut
Ford Racing has completed the first round of testing with its brand-new LMDh, which will make its debut in the 2027 World Endurance Championship campaign. The Oreca-chassis prototype, which will compete in next year’s Hypercar class, clocked up over 1,000 km at Circuit Paul Ricard, where it first underwent a shakedown to ensure everything was in order, before commencing full-scale testing ...Keep reading
- RacerAug 26, 2026, 11:46 AMLong-distance testing gets Ford Hypercar off to a fast start
The test at Circuit Paul Ricard marked the beginning of an intensive on-track development program that will span three continents over the coming months ahead of homologation and the car's race debut in the FIA WEC's top class next year.
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