Ford’s brand-new LMDh car performed its maiden shakedown at Le Castellet on Monday ahead of its World Endurance Championship debut in 2027.
Circuit Paul Ricard was chosen for the shakedown as it is close to the headquarters of manufacturer ORECA, whose chassis forms the basis of the unnamed Ford prototype.
The 5.4-litre naturally-aspirated V8 engine derived from the Coyote, built and tested at the Dearborn facility, was fitted to the chassis and started up for the first time last month.
“Testing of the Hypercar began on Wednesday 5 August, starting with several days of running-in tests, which went smoothly and
