SAUDI ARABIA : Ford is all set to participate in the 2025 Dakar Rally. Ranger Raptor’s first look is out now. Nani Roma and Carlos Sainz Sr, the four-time winner, are in the driver lineup. The final look is yet to be revealed, nevertheless, the team's ambition to win. Roma continues his affiliation with M-Sport and Ford, following their collaboration with Ford M-Sport T1+ Ranger in the 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, Sainz Sr. eyes to win the Dakar Rally for the fifth time. 

The teaser displays the Ford Ranger Raptor with a covered rear, vents and diffusers beautified with the Ford Performance badge. The testing has begun for the 2025 Ford Raptor, with Ford's performance aiming for the Dakar Rally. Hails Carlos’s return to M-Sport and Ford after a long absence in the team would certainly make a magnificent debut, said a confident looking Matthew Wilson, M-Sport director and Dakar team manager. Carlos is well known for his off-road racing which makes him the most victorious driver across all forms. 

The leading Dakar Rally raids riders and drivers, as well as amateur opponents who come to achieve their dream, experience an adventure and meet the greatest challenge of their life on a bike, on a quad, in a car or a truck. The unique Ranger Raptor comes with a 3.0L V6 Twin-Turbo EcoBoost engine that gets you keen on the ride of your life.