Ford announces three drivers, including Logan Sargeant, for its WEC debut.

"Very good question... but I can't reveal the engine choice yet. What I can say is that we remain an American company.""Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford, smiled mysteriously when AUTOhebdo asked him, on the sidelines of the latest..." 24 Hours of Le MansIf a twin-turbo V8 were to power its LMDh cars, the head of the Michigan-based firm had already dropped a major hint, which is now finally making sense: it will indeed be a V8 that roars under the hood of Fords starting in 2027, the manufacturer revealed on the sidelines of its season launch in Detroit.

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The 5,4L power unit is already making Ford's Dark Horse R, GT3 and GT4 programs vibrate. “We’re not looking for an alternative. We fully embrace our DNA. This V8 is a bridge between the legends of 1966 and the future of 2027.”, pompously assumes Dan Sayers, head of Ford Racing's Hypercar program and former Red Bull Powertrains.

However, this isn't the only information revealed by the Blue Oval, which also announced the names of its first three drivers. Sebastian Priaulx and Mike Rockenfeller are joined by Logan sargeantThe American will discover, as expected, the premier category of world endurance racing after a stint in F1 more than mixed feelings at Williams.

With Rockenfeller, Ford is simultaneously securing the services of a highly experienced driver. The 42-year-old German has already won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010 with Audi, alongside Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas. He also has a class victory in GT2 from 2005. Furthermore, he already raced in Ford's blue in IMSA and in Michelin Endurance Cup, which he will compete in in 2026.

For his part, Sebastian Priaulx, "Rocky's" teammate in 2025, arrives after finishing 3rd in the IMSA GTD Pro category with the Ford Mustang. Also competing in WEC In 2022, competing in LMGTE Am with Dempsey-Proton Racing, he finished the race in 14th place. Priaulx and Rockenfeller will race in LMP2 in 2026 to prepare for their Hypercar debut in just one year.

"We have the engine. We have the drivers. We have the vision.", Sayers lists. “Being able to unveil the car at the start of the 2026 season is a key milestone, but the work is far from over. We are building more than a car; we are building a legacy. We are reclaiming our place at the table of endurance racing's elite. We are America's racing team, and we are here to conquer the world.” Just that !