Daniel Ricciardo Embraces Off-Road Shift With Big Jumps at Ford Raptor Rally

The Lake Havasu outing rekindled a cautious interest in Baja-style endurance racing.

Overview

Ricciardo joined Ford’s Raptor Rally at Lake Havasu, driving a Ford F-150 Raptor and documenting the experience as part of his new ambassador role.
After a tentative first attempt, he launched a much bigger second jump that officials said went about twice as far as others on the day.
He also sampled a Dakar-spec Ford Raptor T1+ alongside experienced co-drivers, describing the high-speed run as frightening yet fun.
He said the itch to try the Baja 1,000 is real but emphasized he needs more time and learning before making any decision.
The eight-time grand prix winner retired from Formula 1 in 2025 after his last race appearance at Singapore 2024 and now serves as Ford’s global racing ambassador.