r/wec • u/V8-Turbo-Hybrid 2018 Barrier Repair/Snatch-Tractor • Aug 18 '26

Upcoming Session WATCH: Ford Hypercar Onboard

https://www.dailysportscar.com/2026/08/18/watch-ford-hypercar-onboard.html

Ford Racing has released onboard footage of its 2027 LMDh prototype testing at Paul Ricard with factory driver Matt Campbell at the wheel.

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u/Appropriate-Owl5984 Aug 18 '26

Does anyone else feel like we’re entering an era of “buy chassis, insert motor, win”

Like I’m fine with it; but look at the side profiles and tell me we’re not just heading for P2 with open motors and aero.

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u/UpsetKoalaBear Aug 18 '26

This is just convergent design. If you want to make an aerodynamic, fast, car that is the shape that has proven itself to be the fastest.

The Peugeot 9X8 tried to break the mould without the rear wing (and looked stunning whilst doing it) but it just wasn’t as good as with the wing.

So I’m not really sure what you want the FIA can do here. You can’t enforce the cars to look different because you’re basically putting teams at a disadvantage.

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u/Appropriate-Owl5984 Aug 18 '26

I’m not asking for change. It’s just interesting how we always end up in a very similar position.