Ford Announces Sargeant for 2027 WEC Hypercar Lineup

Ford Performance has announced that former Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant will join its factory lineup for the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar class, partnering with Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx. The American manufacturer revealed the driver selections during its season launch event in Detroit on Thursday evening, marking a significant step in its return to top-tier endurance racing after a nearly six-decade absence from outright Le Mans 24 Hours victories.

Sargeant, a 25-year-old from Florida, steps into the role following a two-year stint in Formula 1 with the Williams team, where he contested 36 grands prix from 2023 to 2024. His time in the series yielded just one points finish, a 10th place at the 2023 United States Grand Prix. Performance struggles in 2024, including several high-impact crashes such as one during Dutch Grand Prix practice that sidelined him from qualifying, led to his replacement by Franco Colapinto for the season's final nine races. Williams team principal James Vowles expressed confidence in Sargeant's potential elsewhere, stating he "absolutely has the capability to be champion in many other series."