Fernando Alonso plans Dakar Rally and Le Mans return after F1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Fernando Alonso, whose Aston Martin contract ends in 2026, is contemplating a future outside Formula One. He expressed a strong desire to compete in the Dakar Rally and potentially return to the Le Mans 24 Hours, especially alongside Max Verstappen. Alonso previously participated in Dakar and has won Le Mans twice. He emphasized his ambition to win the Dakar, calling it an unmatched challenge. Alonso aims to remain with Aston Martin in some capacity post-retirement from driving.
- •Alonso's contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of 2026.
- •He aims to compete in the Dakar Rally after Formula One.
- •Alonso has won Le Mans twice and is considering a return.
- •He expresses a desire to race at Le Mans with Max Verstappen.
- •Alonso intends to stay connected to Aston Martin after retirement.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso Eyes Dakar Win and Le Mans With Max Verstappen After F1 Retirement
"At 44, with his Aston Martin contract expiring at the end of 2026 and no extension yet on the table, Fernando Alonso is spending less time worrying about what comes next than most people would expect. Speaking in Barcelona on…
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