Overview
- Ford confirmed Sargeant's signing at its Detroit launch, naming him alongside Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx for the 2027 Hypercar entry.
- Sargeant said he will support development through 2026 and expects seat time in the hypercar prototype later this year.
- Ford LMDh chief Dan Sayers cited Sargeant's technical sophistication and high-downforce experience, emphasizing the value of an American in a Ford at Le Mans.
- Sargeant contested 36 F1 grands prix with Williams across 2023–2024, scoring one point before being replaced for the final nine races of 2024.
- His selection follows the WEC Bahrain rookie test and IMSA LMP2 outings, with coverage noting the Ford role is viewed as a sportscar path rather than a likely route back to an F1 seat.