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Ganassi Ford GTs Complete UK Shakedown

The two brand new FIA WEC-bound Ganassi Ford GT GTEs completed their first running in the UK this week.

2016 World Endurance Championship. Turweston, England Ford GT shakedown and Ford GT40 drive. 29th February 2016. Photo: Drew Gibson.

Marino Franchitti was on hand for the team at Turweston Airfield, which saw both cars turn a wheel for the first time ahead of the WEC Prologue at Paul Ricard later this month.

The two cars were built in the UK, and will replace the development car, which will become a spare for the team.

2016 World Endurance Championship. Turweston, England Ford GT shakedown and Ford GT40 drive. 29th February 2016. Photo: Drew Gibson.

The #2 1966 Le Mans-winning black Ford GT40 also made an appearance, and completed some running.

2016 World Endurance Championship. Turweston, England Ford GT shakedown and Ford GT40 drive. 29th February 2016. Photo: Drew Gibson.

We expect the first announcements of driver pairings to come in the coming days, with the third drivers for Le Mans also due to come to light.