Priaulx experiences challenges in first Le Mans race with Ford

Sebastian Priaulx and his teammates Eric Powell and Ben Tuck faced setbacks during their debut in the Le Mans 24-hour race on June 15, 2026. After 17-and-a-half hours of racing, the team was forced to retire due to a gearbox issue, finishing 21st in the LMGT3 class and 57th overall. Despite the mechanical failure, Priaulx expressed that the experience was valuable and emphasized his hope to compete for the overall title with Ford in 2027. He noted a promising pace at the start but faced difficulties as conditions changed. Priaulx remained optimistic about the lessons learned from the historic race.

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