Ford Motor Company has expressed interest in signing Max Verstappen for its planned 2027 Le Mans Hypercar program, though the manufacturer's current entry structure appears to have no available seat for the reigning Formula 1 world champion.
The American automaker confirmed its intention to return to the top class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans under the new LMDh regulations set for 2027. While Ford executives have publicly praised Verstappen's talent and indicated a desire to involve him in the project, the team's driver lineup for the endurance campaign remains undefined.
Verstappen, who drives for Red Bull Racing in Formula 1, was photographed during practice sessions at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. The Dutch driver has previously voiced curiosity about competing in endurance racing, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but his F1 commitments through at least 2028 complicate any potential crossover.
Ford's last overall victory at Le Mans came in 1967 with the GT40. The company's modern factory program, run in partnership with Multimatic, currently competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the Mustang GT3. The 2027 LMDh entry would mark Ford's first top-class Le Mans effort since the GT program ended in 2019.
