Alonso Spotted Testing Prodrive Dakar Car After Saying Entry Is ‘Almost Impossible’
New test footage raises the prospect of a Prodrive‑run, Aston Martin‑badged Dakar project that would ease Alonso’s travel hurdle if the race moves to Morocco.
Overview
- Video that surfaced Saturday showed Fernando Alonso driving a Prodrive-built rally prototype in Morocco during a private test session.
- Alonso has publicly denied plans to contest Dakar 2027, saying it is “almost impossible” to combine a full Formula 1 season with the rally.
- Multiple reports say Prodrive is preparing to enter a re-bodied Dacia car under Aston Martin branding, a move linked to Dacia stepping back from rally-raid after 2026.
- Organisers are reportedly weighing Morocco as an alternative host for Dakar 2027, which would cut long-haul travel and make a dual F1–Dakar campaign more feasible.
- No contract or formal announcement has been made by Alonso, Aston Martin, Prodrive or Dakar organisers, and further confirmation is expected from those parties.