[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/ford-gt-team-readies-for-lemans\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/ford-gt-team-readies-for-lemans\/","headline":"FORD GT TEAM READIES FOR LeMANS","name":"FORD GT TEAM READIES FOR LeMANS","description":"The last round before the Le Mans 24 Hours is just about to start and the Ford team are getting ready to bring their GTs to the World Endurance Championship (WEC) Six Hours of Spa.\u00a0Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GTs will be back on track at the FIA championship in Belgium later this week on 6th May. This is just over two weeks after the team made its debut at the WEC in Silverstone, and now its gunning for a […]","datePublished":"2016-05-04","dateModified":"2016-05-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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