Before the Hypercar, Ford's project for Logan Sargeant in 2026

2027 is practically tomorrow for Ford! The unveiling of the two liveries... Red Bull And with Racing Bulls becoming the highlight of Thursday evening for the Blue Oval, the Austrian team's new engine partner, numerous other announcements were made official. Among the most important, the true launch of Ford Racing's Hypercar program is taking shape. As a reminder, three drivers have already been officially announced as factory drivers, preparing for their entry into the top category of Formula 1. WEC from 2027. In this instance, Sebastian Priaulx and Mike Rockenfeller will accompany the former driver of F1 Logan sargeant, for a new and highly anticipated adventure concerning the latter.

Despite a stint at Williams Despite mixed results, Logan Sargeant still holds a Super Licence, demonstrating promising achievements in Formula 2 in particular. But before getting behind the wheel of a Hypercar, the man who will be heavily involved in the car's technical development won't be leaving the circuits. In 2026, he will drive a Ford Mustang GT3 and will already be competing in the WEC with Ford. In car number 88, he will team up with Stefano Gattuso and Giammarco Levorato.

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Sargeant, learning and development

“Seb is a pure and natural talent, ‘Rocky’ is the veteran who has seen and won everything, while Logan brings a high level of technical sophistication and experience in aerodynamic downforce that are essential to a program of this scale.” explained the program director, Dan Sayers. “Seeing an American behind the wheel of a Ford at Le Mans seems perfectly natural. It’s a tribute to legendary figures like Dan Gurney and AJ Foyt, who showed the world in 1967 what happens when American determination meets global ambition.”

In 2026, Logan Sargeant will have to operate in a demanding context. He is committed to all eight rounds of the WEC in the LMGT3 category, and his participation in the [event name] is highly anticipated. 24H of Le Mans, and with the ongoing development of the 2027 Hypercar, the person in question will be making numerous trips back and forth between the track and the factory. “We will not wait until 2027 to begin the competition,” added Dan GurneyWe are building a team, perfecting our processes, and earning our place in the real world. We are testing the pillars of this program in the most demanding conditions on the planet. In addition to this busy program, Sargeant will also be at the start of the 24 Hours of Daytona (January 24-25) in the LMP2 category with Era Motorsport.

One year after Genesis Magma Racing, at the same time as McLarenFord is preparing to take on a most ambitious challenge, as ten manufacturers will be operating in Hypercar from the start of the 2027 season.