Ford no longer evaluating an IndyCar program

In an update provided by Ford Racing Global Director Mark Rushbrook, Ford’s evaluation of IndyCar’s new-for-2028 hybrid engine formula has been completed. RACER understands the evaluation was relatively brief and did not progress beyond the point of holding internal conversations on the subject.

According to Rushbrook, the Blue Oval is not moving forward with a 2.4-liter twin-turbo V6 to rejoin the American open-wheel series and will limit its racing programs to the current and future projects that span domestic and international motor racing.

“Ford Racing’s focus is on our existing racing programs, and all of our resources are fully focused on delivering the upcoming Hypercar and WRC programs,” Rushbrook told RACER.

The IndyCar Series has been in pursuit of a third auto manufacturer to supply engines since 2013 after the ill-fated efforts by Lotus led the car company to abandon its low-investment involvement with the Judd family’s Engine Developments firm.

Since 2013, Chevrolet and Honda have served as the two suppliers to the paddock and both committed to long-term supply extensions earlier in the year that will see both brands complete the 2027 season with the 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6s that debuted in 2012 before transitioning to the new 2.4-liter mills in 2028 to power IndyCar’s new Dallara IR-28s.