Fernando Alonso

Alonso to drive F1 car on return to Le Mans

Ewan Gale Tuesday 17 August 2021 17:12 Updated: 10:17

Fernando Alonso will return to Le Mans this weekend to drive an Alpine F1 car in a demonstration run as part of a parade for the French manufacturer.

Alpine currently races with a year-old LMP1 racer as it challenges Alonso's former team Toyota for honours at the 24 Hours Le Mans.

Alonso won the race with the Japanese outfit twice during his stint in the World Endurance Championship in 2018 and 2019 but will return alongside Alpine team-mate Esteban Ocon who pilots an Alpine A110 GT4.

CEO Laurent Rossi will also take part in an A110 S with the manufacturer expected to announce plans to commit a long term future to the series.

Alonso will likely drive a demonstration model from the Renault era dressed in the current Alpine livery.

🎉 It’s time to celebrate our passion for motorsport!

Just before the start of the #LEMANS24 race on Saturday, a unique parade will bring together the Alpine F1, A470, A110 GT4, A110 Rally and A110S on the world-famous French circuit.
⏰ Stay tuned on Saturday! pic.twitter.com/SWLZ9GgVGS
— Alpine Racing (@AlpineRacing) August 17, 2021

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Alonso to drive F1 car on return to Le Mans

Alonso to drive F1 car on return to Le Mans