Fernando Alonso Issues Dakar Rally Return Update
Alonso said the Dakar would be nearly impossible to fit around Formula 1 after extending his Aston Martin deal, ending speculation about a 2027 return.
- Two-Time Formula champion Fernando Alonso has shut down "rumours" that he is preparing to make a surprise return to the Dakar Rally in 2027, calling it "nearly impossible" to balance both programs.
- Cryptic remarks Alonso made during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia sparked speculation that he might persuade Aston Martin to enter the Dakar event after he teased "more surprises in the next few weeks."
- The Formula season concludes at the end of the year, while the Dakar Rally begins at the start of the year, leaving Alonso insufficient time for necessary preparation and training.
- Aston Martin chief Mike Krack told reporters he supports drivers pursuing other motorsport interests, stating, "It is good for motorsport in general if the drivers do that," though he could not confirm Alonso's specific plans.
- The 45-year Spaniard also ruled out contesting GT3 races next year, promising he will announce his next challenge personally when ready rather than allowing it to remain rumour.
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The Spanish rider assures that he will be the one to announce his own challenge.
According to the experts, Fernando Alonso was to start the Dakar Rally in winter. Aston Martin's driver intervenes: it's not true. To bring Formula 1 and Dakar under one roof almost impossible.
Fernando Alonso has dismissed rumors that he will return to the Dakar Rally in 2027. | Alonso believes it is physically almost impossible to run the Dakar program while also competing in the Formula 1 season. | Alonso was previously linked with the 2027 Dakar with Aston Martin and Marc Coma, but those plans are now unlikely to materialize.
Fernando Alonso has categorically denied claims that he is planning to take part in the Dakar Rally again. The two-time world champion stressed that combining such a large-scale challenge with his busy Formula 1 schedule would be "almost impossible".
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