OPINION: Sportscar racing was given another boost by Ford's announcement it will enter the top class at Le Mans in 2027 with a forthcoming LMDh project. Its past success in the world's most famous endurance race has been immortalised by Hollywood,

Ford decided to take on the Scuderia Ferrari along with the rest of the world's best sports car companies and try to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. There might be different motivations this time, but it's about to be Ford vs.

Ford announced on Friday its return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2027 in the premier Hypercar category with a prototype which will compete in the World Auto Endurance Championship (WEC). The great-grandson of Henry Ford,