8kkm of intensity
12stages
14days of rally action
Featuring
- 48hr chrono stage
- Marathon
- 5,000km of specials
Dakar 2025 will run over 14 days from 3 to 17 January 2025 on a set of stages stretching from Bisha to Shubaytah.
Dakar 2025 is the pinnacle of endurance motorsport, spanning thousands of kilometres across unforgiving terrains—towering dunes, rocky trails, and endless desert. It demands speed, strategy, and resilience, pushing crews to their physical and mental limits as they navigate unpredictable routes under gruelling conditions.
For the vehicles, Dakar is a brutal test of engineering. Every component must withstand extreme impacts, temperatures, and landscapes while performing flawlessly. A single failure can mean defeat. More than a race, it’s a proving ground for the toughest teams and machines.
M-Sport Engineering
As a long-standing partner to Ford in WRC, M-Sport was chosen to collaborate with Ford Performance for its technical, engineering, operational excellence and proven record in successful collaboration with Ford USA and teams across the globe.
Together, the Ford M-Sport team will take on the 2025 Dakar Rally with 4 Raptor T1+ vehicles that have been bespoke-built from the ground up, and stand apart from the pack thanks to their powerful V8 engines, Fox suspension systems, and their unique design that draws on key elements of the famous Ford Raptor production vehicles.
M-Sport’s legacy is built on a relentless passion for winning, with the company designing and engineering some of the world’s most successful motorsport vehicles. From WRC and Touring Cars to GT3, M-Sport has also excelled in prestigious events that include the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Daytona. Dakar 2025 marks a new challenge as they set their sights on becoming masters of the dunes.
Discover more at M-Sport.co.uk
Ford performance
Ford Performance chose UK engineering company and 7-time WRC champions, M-Sport to collaborate with in entering the world’s toughest endurance race, the Dakar Rally, as a first factory effort under the Ford M-Sport team banner.
The Ford Raptor T1+ represents the pinnacle of Ford's off-road engineering, boasting advanced suspension, a mighty V8 engine, and exceptional performance tailored for the toughest terrains. In August, Dakar legend Nani Roma showcased the Raptor T1+’s prowess during its competition debut achieving the fastest overall time among all competitors.
Synonymous with off-road excellence, the Raptor nameplate embodies Ford’s commitment to durability and power. Ford Performance’s entry into Dakar 2025 marks a bold new chapter for the brand, as it aims to conquer one of, if not the most challenging of races found on the motorsport calendar.
Partners and sponsors
