LIVE – Follow the Ford Racing 2026 season launch party

This Friday, January 16th – Thursday, January 15th in the United States – Ford Racing decided to go all out. To mark the launch of the 2026 motorsport season, the American giant decided to make a splash at the start of what promises to be a significant year for the brand in more ways than one. Rally-Raid, Endurance, F1… All the disciplines in which Ford intends to extend its influence will be addressed during this event organized near Detroit, Michigan.

The Dakar Rally will naturally be discussed, with some announcements planned regarding the American brand's Rally-Raid program. Furthermore, given Ford's imminent entry into the World Endurance Championship (WEC) from the 2027 season onwards, new developments will be expected with regard to a commitment which should gradually take shape during the year 2026.

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Finally, the highlight of the show, eagerly awaited worldwide, remains in F1. Around 4 a.m. (French time), the teams' liveries Red Bull The Racing Bulls cars are indeed expected to be unveiled to fans across all continents. As the first cars to be revealed at the start of 2026, on the cusp of the new technical regulations, the Red Bull-affiliated teams are kicking off a series of unveilings that will continue until the beginning of February. While the cars themselves will naturally not be revealed exactly as they will appear at the first Grand Prix of the season in Melbourne, the liveries will be final.

The Ford Racing event, live from Detroit, will be available to follow from 1 a.m. (French time).