Fernando Alonso will compete in the 2027 Dakar Rally in an Aston‑Martin‑branded Prodrive‑modified Dacia Sandrider, the news says.
Aston Martin Alliance Secures Dakar Spot
Alonso secured an Aston‑Martin contract for 2027, extending his F1 stay after a three‑year sabbatical that produced Le Mans victories with Toyota.
His 2020 Dakar finish—thirteenth overall—caught the eye of the marque, prompting a partnership that sees the car bear the Aston‑Martin badge on a proven Sandrider platform.
Dakar Event and Route
Saudi Arabia is slated to host the rally from 1‑15 January, featuring thirteen stages and 5,320 km of competitive desert racing.
Official documents list a compact eight‑stage option should geopolitical tensions rise, with Morocco as a backup host.
Prodrive’s Sandrider Conversion and Driver Lineup
Prodrive will re‑engineer the Sandrider, potentially re‑bodying it as the “Dreadnought” inspired by the virtual Aston‑Martin concept from Call of Duty.
Marc Coma will pair with Alonso, with Al‑Attiyah and Sébastien Loeb reportedly on the table; a full Dakar squad is under consideration.
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