Alonso aims to make history as Dakar Rally heads to SaudiSpanish driver Fernando Alonso warmed up for the Dakar Rally by taking part in the Lichtenburg 400 in South Africa in SeptemberJEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - Spanish driver Fernando Alonso is aiming to create history as the first Formula One world champion to win the Dakar Rally when the 12-day marathon gets underway in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The Belgian Jacky Ickx, a winner of eight grand prix and six-time winner of Le Mans, won Dakar in 1983 and came second in 1986 and 1989. "If Loeb still hasn't won the Dakar, imagine me, who is coming from asphalt," Alonso told RTVE. “We are obviously very excited about the Dakar in Saudi Arabia. Across the dunes of Saudi Arabia that experience may come in handy.

Source: Bangkok Post January 03, 2020 03:00 UTC