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Ford to return as full works manufacturer in World Rally Championship

Original: FIA (@fia): AN ICON RETURNS! 🔵 From the championship’s foundations in 1973, to its modern era, @FordRacing Blue Oval has

The FIA has announced that Ford will return to the FIA World Rally Championship as a full works manufacturer in 2028, with a new chapter set to begin in 2029. The governing body highlighted Ford's involvement since the championship's foundations in 1973, calling the Blue Oval's comeback the return of an icon. Motorsport fans are reacting to the news of a major manufacturer rejoining the top level of world rallying.

Why now: The FIA has just officially confirmed Ford's return to the WRC as a full works team, major news for rally fans.

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• FIA (@fia): AN ICON RETURNS! 🔵 From the championship’s foundations in 1973, to its modern era, @FordRacing Blue Oval has been part of the FIA World Rally Championship every step of the way 🏆 In 2028, Ford returns as a full works manufacturer. In 2029, the next chapter begins… · f1bot@mastodon.jeckyll.net

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