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Fernando Alonso Dakar Rally return rumors

Overview

Reports initially suggested that Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso was planning a return to the Dakar Rally in January 2027. These reports indicated he would compete using an Aston Martin-branded T1+ prototype prepared by Prodrive, potentially co-driven by Marc Coma.

Alonso has since denied these rumors. Speaking ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, the Aston Martin driver stated that participating in both the Dakar Rally and a Formula 1 championship would be ‘nearly impossible’ due to the physical demands and conflicting schedules.

Additionally, Alonso dismissed rumors regarding a potential move into GT3 racing, noting that such disciplines require significant preparation. While he has not ruled out future sporting challenges outside of Formula 1, he emphasized that he will personally announce any new projects when the time is right.

Entities

Fernando Alonso · Aston Martin · Dakar Rally · Singapore Grand Prix · Marc Coma

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Fernando Alonso denies 2027 Dakar Rally rumors

    Fernando Alonso has denied rumors of a 2027 Dakar Rally return, citing the physical impossibility of balancing both F1 and rally raid. He also ruled out GT3 racing for the time being.

  2. [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Fernando Alonso targets 2027 Dakar Rally return with Aston Martin

    Fernando Alonso is reportedly set to return to the Dakar Rally in 2027, driving an Aston Martin-branded Prodrive vehicle alongside co-driver Marc Coma.

Sources

auto-moto.com · automundo.com.ar · autoracing.com.br · autoracing1.com · barbanews.com · caranddriver.es · crash.net · elcorreoweb.es · elplural.com · es.motorsport.com · grandprix247.com · lemagsportauto.ouest-france.fr · libertaddigital.com · marca.com · motor.es · motorone.gr · motorsport.nextgen-auto.com · motorsportweek.com · noticiasdeNavarra.com · ocio.diariodemallorca.es · okdiario.com · racingnews365.com · relevo.com · sport1.pl · topnews.jp · world-today-news.com

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