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Alonso Eyes Le Mans Return Co-driving With Verstappen

6/23/2026

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Alonso Seeks Shared Le Mans

Fernando Alonso said he would return to Le Mans if he could share a car with Max Verstappen.
Fernando Alonso, who won Le Mans in 2018 and 2019, is 18th with one point after seven rounds of the 2026 F1 season.
Max Verstappen debuted at the Nürburgring 24 Hours in May 2026 and finished near the win.
A three-driver Hypercar entry could appear in 2027 or 2028 depending on Fernando Alonso’s schedule.

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Briatore: Verstappen Transfer

Flavio Briatore said the only realistic 2027 driver move is Max Verstappen joining Mercedes.
He praised Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and defended Franco Colapinto’s progress.
FIA CEO Stefano Domenicali wants Fernando Alonso to stay in Formula 1 because of his fearless commitment.
He noted the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will rotate with Spa and won’t return until 2028.
Sergio Perez is linked to Alpine, Williams and Aston Martin for the 2027 season.

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Alonso Seeks Shared Le Mans

Fernando Alonso said he would return to Le Mans if he could share a car with Max Verstappen.
Fernando Alonso, who won Le Mans in 2018 and 2019, is 18th with one point after seven rounds of the 2026 F1 season.
Max Verstappen debuted at the Nürburgring 24 Hours in May 2026 and finished near the win.
A three-driver Hypercar entry could appear in 2027 or 2028 depending on Fernando Alonso’s schedule.

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