Ford has locked in three experienced endurance drivers for its final hypercar seats in the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours assault. Matt Campbell, Nick Yelloly, and Tom Blomqvist fill out the manufacturer's lineup as it chases overall victory at the French endurance classic for the first time since its legendary 1969 triumph.
Campbell brings IMSA GTP credentials and prior Le Mans experience to the effort. Yelloly, a fixture in the FIA World Endurance Championship, has demonstrated consistency across the hypercar prototype category. Blomqvist adds his own WEC expertise and rounds out a driver roster built for prototype racing's highest stage.
Ford's hypercar program represents a major return to Le Mans competition after decades away from overall contention. The automaker last won the 24-hour race outright in 1969 with the GT40, cementing that era as an unmatched chapter in American motorsport history. Returning to Le Mans with a competitive hypercar package signals Ford's commitment to proving itself against Porsche, Ferrari, Toyota, and other manufacturers battling for outright victory in 2025.
The three-driver crew aligns with hypercar regulations and Le Mans tradition, requiring driver rotation across the full 24-hour distance. Pairing experienced endurance campaigners like Yelloly and Blomqvist with Campbell's recent IMSA form creates redundancy across pit strategy, tire management, and race-pace execution. All three have logged significant mileage in prototype and hypercar machinery.
Le Mans 2025 marks a critical test for Ford's hypercar platform as the WEC continues its hybrid-powered prototype era. With a full driver lineup now confirmed, the manufacturer can focus on final setup refinement and pace development before the marquee round in June. Competition will intensify as Toyota,