Fernando Alonso Issues Dakar Rally Return Update
Alonso said Dakar would be nearly impossible to fit around Formula 1 after extending his Aston Martin contract through 2027.
- On Thursday, Fernando Alonso dismissed rumors of a 2027 Dakar Rally return, telling reporters the race is physically incompatible with his Formula One Championship commitments.
- Speculation emerged after Alonso made cryptic remarks during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, teasing "more surprises in the next few weeks," which fueled reports he might rejoin the Dakar event he contested in 2020.
- Alonso stated it is "nearly impossible" to combine two demanding programs; the Formula One Championship schedule leaves insufficient time for preparation before the Dakar Rally.
- Aston Martin chief Mike Krack supported drivers competing in other series but remained neutral on Alonso's specific plans, saying "race drivers should race."
- The 45-year-old Spaniard confirmed he will remain in Formula One through 2027, intending to pursue other competitive racing challenges only after he stops competing in Formula One.
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Fernando Alonso will be seen behind the wheel of a rally car next year.
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Fernando Alonso’s return to the Dakar will have to wait. At least this is what the driver assured during the press conference prior to this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. Everything seemed closed, with Marc Coma as co-driver. However, the world’s bi-champion confirms that he competes in the two disciplines ... Continue reading “Fernando Alonso denies that he will compete in the Dakar in 2027: “I don’t think it’s compatible with the F1”
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