Ford races in just about every major motorsports series, but won’t be taking part in “The Greatest Spectacle In Racing” anytime soon.
Ford Racing boss Mark Rushbrook has confirmed to Racer that the automaker has decided against rejoining IndyCar as an engine manufacturer.
Ford’s last IndyCar full factory effort ended in 2002, while some of the turbocharged 2.65-liter V8s it developed with Cosworth continued to be used with the Ford name on them through the 2006 season.
Along with its NASCAR and Formula 1 efforts, Ford is working on new entry in the top World Endurance Championship class for 2027 and the World Rally Championship in 2028.
“Ford Racing’s focus is on our existing racing programs, and all of our resources are fully focused on delivering the upcoming Hypercar and WRC programs,” Rushbrook told Racer. The Red Bull Ford Powertrains collaboration recently scored its first two victories in Formula 1 with Max Verstappen taking back-to-back wins in Sepang and Singapore.
IndyCar is set to launch an all-new car and hybrid power unit formula in 2028 based around a turbocharged 2.4-liter V6 that will have a total system output of roughly 860 hp. IndyCar predicts that the new car will set lap records at every track including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Chevrolet and Honda are the only two engine suppliers at this time, but IndyCar has said it is interested in bringing in a third or more.
