Fernando Alonso plans Dakar Rally return with Aston Martin in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Fernando Alonso is set to return to the Dakar Rally in January 2027, competing in an Aston Martin. This follows his previous appearance in 2020, where he finished thirteenth with a Toyota. Alonso will team up again with Marc Coma as co-driver. While Aston Martin has not developed a new car for the event, they will modify a T1+ car from Prodrive for the competition. Alonso has extended his contract with Aston Martin in Formula 1 through 2027 and indicated interest in ventures outside of F1.
- •Alonso last competed in Dakar Rally in 2020.
- •He aims to conduct his first test with the car next week.
- •The Aston Martin livery will be applied to a modified Prodrive car.
- •Alonso is still contracted with Aston Martin in F1 until 2027.
- •Marc Coma will once again be his co-driver for the Dakar Rally.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'Alonso set for a spectacular new adventure alongside Formula 1'
"Fernando Alonso is reportedly set for a return to the Dakar Rally. The Aston Martin driver wants to take part in the famous rally at the start of next year in an Aston Martin, according to various sources in Spain.
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