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Ford Performance has rebranded as Ford Racing to overhaul its image and expand its involvement in motorsport, including upcoming participation in the Dakar Rally, Rolex 24, Formula 1, and endurance racing, with a new identity launching in January 2026.
Sara Price, a 31-year-old off-road racer from California, made history by becoming the first female American driver and third woman ever to win a stage at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. As a Dakar rookie, she funded her own participation through fundraisers and personal savings. Price's victory not only marks a breakthrough for women in motorsports but also serves as an inspiration for young girls aspiring to pursue racing. Her success at Dakar could potentially attract more attention and support from fans and corporate sponsors in the American racing world.
Spanish motorcycle rider Carles Falcon has tragically passed away after sustaining severe injuries from a crash during the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Falcon, 45, had been in an induced coma since the incident on Jan. 7 and his team confirmed that the neurological damage caused by the cardiorespiratory arrest at the time of the accident was irreversible. The 46th edition of the rally, which began in 1978, is being held in Saudi Arabia for the fifth time and spans over 4,903 miles.