Ready to Dakar Rally 2026 — Ford Raptor T1+

Описание: Ford Returns Stronger for 2026
• Ford M-Sport is back for the 2026 Dakar Rally with an upgraded fleet of four Ford Raptor T1+ race trucks.
• After a podium finish during their debut in 2025, the mission for 2026 is clear: fight for overall victory.

Upgraded Ford Raptor T1+ Race Machine
• Extensive mechanical improvements after the 2025 debut:
  ° Enhanced suspension, braking, and transmission
  ° Lighter, sleeker bodywork
  ° New gullwing doors
  ° New DRL front lamps
  ° Polycarbonate-laminate windscreen
• Powered by a 5.0-litre Coyote Darkhorse V8 – already proven competitive on Dakar terrain.
• Tuned throughout the year specifically for the extreme conditions of the Saudi Arabian desert.

Star-Studded Driver Lineup
Ford M-Sport brings one of the strongest multidisciplinary teams to Dakar:

Carlos Sainz (#225) – Spain
• Four-time Dakar champion in the Ultimate class.
• Key contributor to car development from day one.
• A victory with Ford would make him the only driver ever to win Dakar with five different manufacturers.
• Co-driver: Lucas Cruz (partner in all 4 of his wins).

Mattias Ekström (#226) – Sweden
• Finished 3rd overall in 2025, Ford’s best result.
• A vastly adaptable driver with experience from WRC, DTM, Rallycross, and more.
• Aiming for outright victory with co-driver Emil Bergvist.

Nani Roma (#227) – Spain
• One of Dakar’s icons — winner on both bikes and cars.
• Took Ford’s first-ever stage win during the 2025 debut.
• Co-driver: Alex Haro.
• Brings 30 years of Dakar experience.

Mitch Guthrie Jr. (#228) – USA
• Former Challenger category ace who stepped up to Ultimate class in 2025, finishing 5th overall.
• More preparation time and confidence heading into 2026.
• Co-driver: Kellon Walch.

2026 Dakar Rally Overview
• Dates: January 3–17, 2026
• Edition: 48th running of the Dakar Rally
• Start & Finish: Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
• Distance: Over 5,000 km of timed competition
• Stages:
  ° 1 Prologue (Jan 3)
  ° 13 special stages
• Terrain:
  ° Deep sand dunes
  ° Mountain canyons
  ° Fast desert plains
  ° Technical rocky sections

This is one of the toughest Dakar routes ever, requiring endurance, precision, and reliability for two straight weeks.

Summary
• The Ford Raptor T1+ 2026 Dakar program combines:
  ° A heavily upgraded V8-powered rally machine
  ° A world-class lineup of champions and rising stars
  ° A full-year development program
  ° The experience of Ford M-Sport and Dakar veterans
• Ford enters Dakar 2026 not just to compete — but to win.


00:00 All Drivers
00:37 Action
01:56 Carlos Sainz
02:09 Carlos Sainz - Interview
08:39 Mattias Ekström
08:48 Mattias Ekström - Interview
15:58 Nani Roma
16:19 Nani Roma - Interview
23:03 Mitch Guthrie
23:20 Mitch Guthrie - Interview
30:18 Slow Motion