Ford GT Race Programme

Ford launched a four-car Ford GT race programme in January 2016.
All four will compete under the Ford Chip Ganassi Racing banner.
Two cars will race in the full IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and will be based in the United States and two will compete in the full FIA World Endurance Championship series and will be based in the United Kingdom.
The driver line-up for the two FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Ford GTs was announced on Tuesday, January 5.

Introducing Olivier 
Frenchman Olivier Pla is one of the world’s top sportscar racers. His career began in single-seaters and his talent took him all the way to GP2, just one step from Formula One. When Pla made the switch to sportscar racing he quickly built a reputation for incredible precision, speed and consistency behind the wheel.

Quotes
“Le Mans is the best-known endurance race in the world and it is also the hardest. Everything has to be perfect to win that race. As a driver it is an honour to race for Ford at Le Mans, to fight for victory 50 years on from that historic win.”

“I had the chance to drive the car at Daytona last year and I was a little nervous, not knowing what to expect from it. By the second lap I had a big smile on my face. It was great, giving me plenty of confidence.”

“The Ford GT has been built very well and it behaves exactly as you’d expect it to. From the first laps it was great and the pace came easily.”

“This is a special effort in a number of ways, a big factory, Ford, a big team, Chip Ganassi Racing, and so much history with the Ford name at Le Mans. To be a part of that return is fantastic. My job now is to pay back their trust and make the most of it.”

Chip Ganassi Press release