Fernando Alonso Returns to Dakar with Aston Martin Dreadnought
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Fernando Alonso will participate in the 2027 Dakar Rally, driving an Aston Martin Dreadnought, which is a modified Dacia Sandrider. This project, prepared by Prodrive, aims to build on Alonso's previous experience in the rally, as he seeks to compete for victory.
Alonso's Dakar Comeback
Spanish Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has confirmed his participation in the 2027 Dakar Rally, where he will drive an Aston Martin Dreadnought, modified from the Dacia Sandrider that won the previous year's event. At 45 years old, Alonso remains ambitious, balancing his ongoing F1 career with preparations for the Dakar.
Alonso's return to the Dakar follows his debut in 2020 with Toyota. He has been weighing his options between continuing in F1 and returning to endurance racing and the Dakar. With the Dakar scheduled for January and F1 resuming in February, he can manage both commitments.
Project Details
The Dacia Sandrider, which achieved victory for Nasser Al-Attiyah and Fabian Lurquin, will be transformed into an Aston Martin Dreadnought, inspired by a vehicle from the Call of Duty video game. Prodrive, which has a history with Aston Martin in endurance racing, is leading the vehicle development. The Dakar Rally will take place in Saudi Arabia, although there are concerns it may move to Morocco due to conflict in the region.
In addition to Alonso, reports indicate that rally legend Sebastien Loeb may join the team, along with potential participation from Al-Attiyah and Lucas Moraes, suggesting a competitive lineup aiming for victory. Alonso's partnership with navigator Marc Coma will continue, as he pursues his long-held ambition of winning the Dakar Rally in future editions.