Double Formula One world champion and LeMans 24 Hours winner Fernando Alonso will his DAKAR Rally debut with Toyota Gazoo Racing, the team announced on Thursday.
Alonso who won the 2018/19 FIA World Endurance Championship with Toyota will drive the Toyota Hilux alongside Marc Coma.
Speaking at the announcement Alonso said:
Ya es oficial! Estaré en el próximo @dakar junto a @marc_coma y Toyota Gazoo Racing! Este es un reto apasionante! Vamos a por ello!✊️
So now it’s oficial! I will be on the next @dakar with the legend @marc_coma and Toyota Gazoo Racing! This is a big challenge! Let’s do it!✊️ pic.twitter.com/XlkF97Ohqg
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) October 24, 2019
The DAKAR Rally will for the first time take place in Saudi Arabia from January 5-17.