From Autosport · Christian Nimmervoll · · 1m 20s
Alonso to race 2027 Dakar with Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso will compete in 2027 Dakar Rally using Aston Martin's Dacia Sandrider-based car.
In brief
Fernando Alonso will compete in 2027 Dakar Rally using Aston Martin's Dacia Sandrider-based car. Fernando Alonso will drive an Aston Martin rally-raid car in the 2027 Dakar Rally after securing a deal with the manufacturer. Originally reported by Autosport.
Alonso confirms 2027 Dakar entry
Fernando Alonso will return to the 2027 Dakar Rally in an Aston Martin rally-raid car.
“Yes, exactly, I had to stop. I had to switch off from Formula 1”
Aston Martin deal finalized
Alonso secured favorable terms with Aston Martin to stay in Formula 1 for 2027.
Dakar Rally history
The Dakar Rally began as the Paris-Dakar Rally but now runs in Saudi Arabia.
2020 Dakar result
Alonso finished 13th in the 2020 Dakar Rally with Toyota.
Aston Martin car details
The car is based on the Dacia Sandrider, which won the 2023 Dakar Rally.
Dreadnought concept
The car will be branded as the Dreadnought, inspired by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
Prodrive partnership
Prodrive, which has worked with Aston Martin since 2007, will prepare the car.
Co-driver selection
Marc Coma, Alonso's 2020 co-driver, will return as his co-driver for 2027.
2027 event location
The 2027 Dakar Rally is scheduled for Saudi Arabia but may move to Morocco due to security concerns.
The essence
Fernando Alonso will drive an Aston Martin rally-raid car in the 2027 Dakar Rally after securing a deal with the manufacturer.
