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Ford snatches breathtaking 1-2 finish at Dakar Rally: drama unfolds in thrilling stage showdown

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January 8, 2026
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Ford snatches breathtaking 1-2 finish at Dakar Rally: drama unfolds in thrilling stage showdown

Mitch Guthrie and Kellon Walch on their Ford Raptor T1+ of the Ford M-Sport Team during the Stage 1 of the Dakar 2026, on January 4, 2026 around Yanbu, Saudi Arabia // Florent Gooden / DPPI / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202601040182 // Usage for editorial use only //

Ford Dominates Dakar Rally Stage with Nail-Biting Finish – Guthrie Seizes Victory!

In an electrifying showdown at the Dakar Rally, Ford has claimed a remarkable 1-2 finish, igniting the competition and leaving fans on the edge of their seats! Mitch Guthrie, who was eyeing his second stage win of the event, found himself narrowly outpaced at the last moment by teammate Nani Roma. However, a twist of fate—and a penalty—turned the tables in favor of Guthrie, marking a thrilling chapter in this year’s grueling race.

After a night spent in the rugged tents of the marathon stage, the drivers returned to their machines, ready to tackle the challenges of the Dakar. Henk Lategan kicked off the day, followed closely by rally heavyweights Nasser Al-Attiyah and Marek Goczal. But the morning dawned with a significant challenge for the cars: they had to navigate a different route than the motorcycles, stripping them of the advantage of following their tracks.

The stage, spanning a blistering 356 kilometers, saw drivers pushing the limits as they raced against time. From the very first waypoint, Guthrie, the American dynamo who had previously triumphed in stage three, showcased his speed, steadily building an impressive lead. As the race unfolded, he was joined by fierce competitors like Lucas Moraes, Nani Roma, and Guy Botterill, all vying for glory.

As the stage advanced, the tension mounted. Drivers such as Denis Krotov, Martin Prokop, and Simon Vitse surged, looking to snatch podium spots or even a shot at the win. But in a dramatic finale, it was Roma who crossed the line first, only to find himself facing a shocking one-minute and 10-second penalty—forcing the victory to slip through his fingers and gifting Guthrie the triumph by a mere four seconds!

In the final standings for the stage, Prokop secured third, while Moraes and Krotov rounded out the top five. Notably, big names like Lategan and Al-Attiyah found themselves outside the top ten, leaving fans questioning their strategies as the race heats up.

As for the overall rankings, the tension remains palpable. While Lategan, Al-Attiyah, and Mattias Ekström hold fast to the top three positions, Roma and Carlos Sainz are hot on their heels. Al-Attiyah, who initially seemed to have a comfortable lead over Lategan, faced a two-minute penalty, complicating his quest for victory and extending his deficit to over three minutes in the overall standings.

Despite the drama, the gaps among the top contenders are tightening. Where there was once a near insurmountable 17-minute difference between the leader and the fifth place, that gap has dwindled to just over eight minutes, setting the stage for an exhilarating finish.

As the Dakar Rally continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the competition is fiercer than ever, and Ford’s stunning performance is a testament to their relentless pursuit of glory! Buckle up—this race is far from over!

Tags: 100-acre-wood-rally2025-dakar-rally2025-ford-championshipmitch-guthrieNani RomaNasser Al-Attiyah
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