Fernando Alonso tests rally car in Morocco amid Dakar entry doubts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Fernando Alonso was seen testing a Prodrive rally car in Morocco shortly after stating that participating in the 2027 Dakar Rally alongside Formula 1 was 'almost impossible'. Footage of Alonso driving the vehicle emerged on social media. He previously competed in the Dakar Rally in 2020 and has ruled out participation in next year's event. Despite his comments, the test raises speculation about a possible future entry in the Dakar, especially with Prodrive's history in rally competitions and links to Aston Martin. Alonso plans to officially announce any future projects once fully prepared.
- •Alonso tested a Prodrive rally car in Morocco on October 19, 2026.
- •He called running both Formula 1 and Dakar Rally 'almost impossible'.
- •Alonso competed in the Dakar Rally in 2020 and trained with Marc Coma.
- •There is speculation regarding his potential entry in the 2027 Dakar Rally.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Alonso caught testing Dakar car in Morocco days after calling entry 'almost impossible'
"Fernando Alonso has been filmed testing a Prodrive rally car in Morocco just days after the Aston Martin driver said that racing the 2027 Dakar Rally alongside Formula 1 was 'almost impossible'. Footage has emerged on social media showing Alonso behind the wheel of a rally car in the Moroccan desert.
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