The Latest Breaking News from Dakar

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Ford says it wants to “own” the world of rallying as it adds a factory programme in the Dakar Rally in 2025.

It has a V-8 in the back, 37-inch tires all around, and it looks mean as hell.

Ford has taken the covers off the Raptor T1+ contender ahead of its debut at the Dakar Rally in January 2025.

Sainz and double event winner Nani Roma will be two of the four drivers to represent Ford in the prestigious Dakar event in Saudi Arabia next year, with its remaining line-up to be announced at a later date.

After this year's Dakar, the race organizers announced that it would no longer feature ATVs/quad bikes within the overall race, a move that many didn't see coming.

The 36-year-old said in a social media post on Tuesday that KTM had decided not to renew his contract following the 46th running of Dakar in January.

Shinozuka shot to fame by becoming the first Japanese driver to claim outright victories in both the WRC and the gruelling Dakar Rally.