The 2026 Dakar Rally is shaping up to deliver one of the most closely fought battles in recent years. Ford and Dacia arrive in Saudi Arabia determined to apply the lessons they learned on their debut last year with the aim of ending Toyota’s dominance in the world’s most prestigious rally-raid. Toyota isn’t standing still either and has introduced an all-new car to maintain its position at the front.
The rally itself features several changes, with both the route and the format having been altered by organiser ASO to add a fresh challenge.
