# Ford Is Returning to WRC as Full Factory Team in 2028

> Perhaps Ford has some spare time, money, and personnel despite its Formula 1 involvement, because it has now decided to launch a full factory racing effort in the World Rally Championship starting in 2028.

- **Source:** [Thedrive](https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-is-returning-to-wrc-as-full-factory-team-in-2028?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abe523663e1d5d445fa3092)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ford #audi #factory #full #returning #team #because #cars
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