Mattias Ekström

Racing driver for Ford M-Sport Dakar program

[Jim Farley @jimfarley98]

Many industries can’t exist without highly skilled tradespeople. They do the jobs that power our economy every day. Today, a third of Americans prefer trade school over a traditional college degree & we must meet that demand with real support.

@Ford is doing its part, investing millions in trade-school scholarships, technician boot camps & educational programs. I’m calling on companies across America to step up and invest in skilled trades because the future of our economy depends on it.

[EKS @EKSRX]

Introducing our newest project - EKS X3+ rally-raid vehicle for Challenger [T3] category! #EKS #GoHardOrGoHome

[Mattias Ekström @mattiasekstroem]

Next stop -> Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge! #FordPerformance

[Ford Racing @FordRacing]

What a ride, @dakar! 🇸🇦 @mattiasekstroem and navigator @emilbergkvist1 secure a podium finish with P3, and @mitchguthrie5 and @KellonWalch finish fifth—conquering the toughest race on Earth with no quit, a relentless team, and the @Ford Raptor T1+. 💪

[Ford Racing @FordRacing]

Tap, Hold, Load in 4K. 🤝
@dakar 2025 in the books

[Jim Farley @jimfarley98]

A podium finish at @Dakar! After 2 grueling weeks in the toughest off-road racing conditions on the planet, our @FordPerformance @MSportLtd team and the Ford Raptor T1+ finished in 3rd and 5th place, plus victories in Stage 10 & 11! Despite setbacks, the team showed epic perseverance and grit. Congrats, @MattiasEkstroem, @EmilBergkvist1, @MitchGuthrie5, @KellonWalch and the whole @Ford team!!

[Mattias Ekström @mattiasekstroem]

@jimfarley98 @dakar @FordPerformance @MSportLtd 💪 Great start!

[Ford Racing @FordRacing]

Endurance is forged in moments like these: unyielding terrain, thousands of kilometers, endless challenges. We enter the second half of the Marathon stage with @mattiasekstroem third overall and @mitchguthrie5 powering to sixth. The grit, the grind, the glory—this is @dakar.

[Ford Racing @FordRacing]

The 2025 @dakar is roaring to life in the wilds of Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇦📍 In the 29-km Prologue, @mattiasekstroem and the Ford Raptor T1+ deliver a commanding opening performance, clinching P2 with just one second separating the lead.

[Ford Racing @FordRacing]

From DTM to @dakar, @mattiasekstroem has proven that speed knows no boundaries. With two @DTM championships and years of success in rallycross, Mattias brings unmatched versatility to the @Ford @MSportLtd team. He’s raced @NASCAR to Bathurst and everywhere in between.

[Ford Racing @FordRacing]

Across continents and decades, @Ford has built vehicles meant to go further. Today, that legacy takes on its greatest off-road challenge yet. Fueled by the spirit of the ultimate Raptor and a team that worked tirelessly to get to this moment, we are ready. The 2025 @dakar begins.

[DAKAR RALLY @dakar]

The flying Fords of @CSainz_oficial @mattiasekstroem and @NaniRoma 🚗

#Dakar2025 #DakarInSaudi

[Mattias Ekström @mattiasekstroem]

Farewell, McLaren! Thank you for our time together and it’s sad our story is cut short. We didn’t reach our goals, but maybe that’s something for the future. I really enjoyed being part of the Papaya family and working with everyone in the team. See you around, Papaya! ✌️

[Mattias Ekström @mattiasekstroem]

Rally du Maroc. Stage 1, P5
“It was a fun drive. We passed something like 40 cars on the stage. It was a lot of dust. But overall it was a good and smooth day for result recovery.”

[Mattias Ekström @mattiasekstroem]

@MSportLtd It will be awesome 🙌

[Mattias Ekström @mattiasekstroem]

@FordPerformance @emilbergkvist1 @Ford @dakar @MSportLtd @redbullmotors @fia Proud to join such a cool team! Let’s rock! 💪

[Ford Racing @FordRacing]

“Go hard or go home." 🇸🇪 Welcome to the Ford Performance family, @mattiasekstroem. Honored to have you and @emilbergkvist1 on board and behind the wheel of the @Ford Raptor T1+ as we prepare to take on the 2025 @dakar.

[Mattias Ekström @mattiasekstroem]

@DirtFishRally Yes 👌😂

[Mattias Ekström @mattiasekstroem]

Start of a new era! Together with Emil we join Ford M-Sport Dakar program with Raptor T1+
#GoHardOrGoHome #newbeginnings #FordPerformance

[Mattias Ekström @mattiasekstroem]

Thank you and goodbye, Audi.🫶
#EndOfAnEra #AudiSport #Audi