Ford is returning to rally racing in the FIA World Rally Championship as a full factory-backed team beginning in 2028, the automaker announced.

As part of its return, Ford Racing will once again team up with M-Sport Ltd, its rally racing partner of 30 years. Both brands will work together immediately and from 2028, Ford Racing will be directly involved in the WRC campaign with M-Sport before the debut of an all-new WRC race car in 2029, taking inspiration from one of the upcoming all-new European passenger vehicles.

"As we celebrate 125 years of Ford Racing, our 50-year legacy in the WRC stands out as one of our proudest because of its direct connection to the fun and exciting cars that came from that," said Mark Rushbrook, global director, Ford Racing. "We can't wait to compete again in rally racing in 2028 and beyond."

"Today's announcement represents another significant moment for the FIA World Rally Championship," said FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. "With a new promoter in place, three constructors already committed to the new technical regulations and now Ford confirming its return as a full works manufacturer, there is real momentum behind the championship's next era."

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