The World Endurance Championship's Fuji round has delivered exciting developments both on and off the track. Cadillac secured an impressive front-row lockout in qualifying, marking their third such achievement of the season [1]. Meanwhile, major news emerged about the future of the sport as Ford confirmed its ambitious plans to join the Hypercar class.
Ford's announcement has sent waves through the motorsport community, with the American manufacturer confirming its entry into the WEC Hypercar class for 2027. The program will be uniquely structured, with Ford establishing an in-house race team based in the UK to run its Hypercar programme [2]. This approach marks a departure from traditional partnerships with external racing teams, as Ford believes handling everything in-house will make them faster, smarter, and more competitive [3].
The current championship battle has intensified with Alpine receiving a power adjustment under the Hypercar Balance of Performance for the Fuji round [4]. This technical adjustment aims to level the playing field among competitors and has already shown its impact during practice sessions.
In other significant news, former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has announced he will not return to Le Mans for one-off appearances after stepping back from his WEC career [5]. This decision marks the end of an era for one of motorsport's most versatile drivers.
