This is the most expensive Ford GT40 ever sold – despite its calamitous history
A Ford GT40 MkII which managed 12 laps at the famous 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours has become been auctioned for a record amount
Derek Bell will be joining us for the Royal Automobile Club Talk Show
Now’s your chance to ask five-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Derek Bell your questions for the Royal Automobile Club Talk Show in association with Motor Sport.
Ask the five-time overall winner of the endurance race your questions on his career with Porsche, his relationship with team-mates such as Hans-Joachim Stuck, Jacky Ickx and Stefan Bellof and everything in between.
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A Ford GT40 MkII which managed 12 laps at the famous 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours has become been auctioned for a record amount
Two of racing's biggest rivals are on collision course once more, with the Ford v Ferrari battle for overall Le Mans victory due to resume in 2027 after six decades — and Ford is already talking up the fight
Ford will develop a new top-tier sports car to compete for overall victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours and the World Endurance Championship Hypercar class from 2027 onwards, aiming to continue where its GT40 left off in the 1960s
Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson warned that winning was essential for its Hypercar project earlier this year. After an uncompetitive run in the Le Mans 24 Hours, she says that the fight goes on, with the team confident that it will catch its rivals