Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the first-ever Ford race car, “Sweepstakes,” Ford’s two factory GTD Pro Mustang GT3s will carry a special livery for IMSA’s showpiece Petit Le Mans this weekend, resembling “Sweepstakes.” But Ford being Ford, putting together a basic tribute livery wasn’t enough.

The 23-year-old Australian is set to embark on a season of sports car racing for the first time, as part of British team Nielsen Racing's LMP2 class crew in the European Le Mans Series.

Ford Racing’s Hypercar ramp-up is continuing with the news that the Blue Oval’s first LMDh engine and hybrid system are currently undergoing dyno testing. It’s a key step towards the team’s FIA WEC top-class race debut in 2027. Dan Sayers, the program manager, outlined the brand’s plans for the remainder...