Ford driver Mattias Ekstrom was fastest in the penultimate stage of Dakar Rally on Thursday, while Overdrive’s Yazeed Al-Rajhi took a decisive lead over factory Toyota rival Henk Lategan.

Mattias Ekstrom and Max McRae have been forced to withdraw from this weekend’s Race of Champions event in Sydney, Australia. Ekstrom (main image), a four-time winner of the Race of Champions ...

Ford's entry into the Dakar Rally marked a significant milestone for the brand. Competing in one of the most challenging off-road events globally, the Ford Raptor T1+ not only showcased incredible ...

M-Sport Ford has hailed a “great start” to its factory programme in cross-country rallying after Mattias Ekstrom finished on the podium in the 2025 Dakar Rally. Having already tested the ...

Toyota’s Lucas Moraes beat Ford rival Mattias Ekstrom to score victory on Stage 7 of Dakar Rally, as Henk Lategan’s advantage ...

Although better known for his circuit racing exploits, Mattias Ekstrom is also extremely capable when it comes to rallying in the desert. A quick look at his exploits in Extreme E, Dakar and even ...

X-raid Mini driver Guerlain Chicherit set the early pace on a route made up largely of sand and dirt, while Ford’s Mattias Ekstrom also enjoyed a brief stint at the front after jumping to first ...