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Good news: the Ford Hypercar has officially hit the circuit. It is still wrapped in camouflage, but the images released on Monday give us the first proper look at the design of the new racer Ford plans to field in endurance racing at Le Mans.

This first shakedown was carried out at the Paul Ricard circuit, with drivers Matt Campbell, Mike Rockenfeller and Tom Blomqvist all in attendance. Ford says this initial test, conducted on August 5, was intended to move “methodically through a comprehensive programme to activate and verify each control system.”

Ford confirmed that everything is “fully functional and ready,” meaning the first high-speed track tests can now begin. The first of those runs was scheduled for Monday, with both Campbell and Logan Sargeant expected to drive the car. Blomqvist, meanwhile, is set to test the car at speed “in the coming days.”

If you were expecting driver feedback or fresh technical details beyond what has already been shared, there is not much more to report just yet. Ford says a fuller update on the status of the programme will arrive next week, and that we should also hear from the drivers and team management at that point. For now, attention remains on the small batch of images Ford has chosen to release.

The livery shown here is not indicative of Ford’s final racing colours, as it has been designed to serve as camouflage. Even so, it still gives us a fairly clear sense of the car’s shape and overall design. As is usually the case with race cars, though, much of what is visible here could still change as Ford continues its testing programme. We may still have some time to wait before seeing the final version, as the car is due to make its race debut in the 2027 FIA World Endurance Championship.