Following an impressive debut campaign in 2025, Ford Racing has returned to the pinnacle of extreme rallying at the legendary 2026 Dakar Rally – the latest edition of the world’s toughest off-road motorsport, crossing 8000km of the most unforgiving desertscapes in Saudi Arabia.
How did Ford Racing perform at 2026 Dakar Rally?
Held from 3–17 January 2026, the grueling 13-stage endurance event saw Ford Racing emerge as a formidable contender in the premier T1+: Prototype Cross-Country Cars 4x4 Class, with Ford Raptor T1+ teams achieving a hard-earned double podium win in the overall standings.
Ford Racing Team 227 – 2026 Dakar Rally
Custom Vehicle: 2026 Ford Raptor T1+
Team: Nani Roma (Driver) & Alex Haro (Navigator)
Overall Rank: 2nd
Ford Racing Team 226 – 2026 Dakar Rally
Custom Vehicle: 2026 Ford Raptor T1+
Team: Mattias Ekstrom (Driver) & Emil Bergkvist (Navigator)
Overall Rank: 3rd
What made Ford Raptor T1+ stand out at 2026 Dakar Rally?
The newly-developed 2026 Ford Raptor T1+ builds on accomplishments from its maiden Dakar outing – pairing powerful V8 engine and advanced FOX suspension with an evolved Built Ford Tough design that delivered 6 stage victories on top of the 2 podium wins in this year’s rally.
What does Ford Racing’s achievement at 2026 Dakar Rally represent?
As the dust settled on the 48th annual edition of Dakar Rally, Ford Racing marked a definitive milestone in its relentless pursuit of off-roading excellence, where every kilometre conquered serves as proving ground for the next generation of innovation in the Ford Ranger Raptor line.
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