Ford driver Nani Roma believes the Dakar Rally has reached a level of competitiveness comparable to Formula 1, after finishing second in a closely-fought 2026 event.<br>With Ford and Dacia both now established in cross-country rallying and Toyota introducing a brand-new Hilux, the level of competition in Dakar’s cars category rose several notches this year.<br>Five different manufacturers scored ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/nani-roma-dakar-2026-f1-level/10790808/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>