# Alonso to race 2027 Dakar with Aston Martin

> Fernando Alonso will compete in 2027 Dakar Rally using Aston Martin's Dacia Sandrider-based car.
- Title: Alonso to race 2027 Dakar with Aston Martin · Autosport
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/dakar/news/inside-alonsos-decision-to-contest-dakar-rally-with-aston-martin/10862720
- Author: Christian Nimmervoll
- Published: 2026-10-07T12:08:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fernando alonso, aston martin, dakar rally, dacia sandrider, prodrive, 2027, formula 1, call of duty, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Fernando Alonso will drive an Aston Martin rally-raid car in the 2027 Dakar Rally after securing a deal with the manufacturer.