Alonso Eyes Le Mans Return with Verstappen

During the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, two-time champion Fernando Alonso said he would consider a Le Mans comeback if he could share a Hypercar with four-time champion Max Verstappen.

Alonso Opens Door to Le Mans Return With Verstappen: “Especially If It’s With Him”Fernando Alonso opens door to Le Mans return with Max VerstappenF1 CEO Stefano Domenicali wants Fernando Alonso to stay

Alonso, 44, won Le Mans in 2018 and 2019 with Toyota and secured the WEC title. He now races for Aston Martin in a 2026 season where he holds one point (18th) and the team sits 10th, ahead of only Cadillac. He has ruled out an IndyCar return and expressed interest in the Dakar Rally. Verstappen, a four-time F1 champion, recently contested the Nürburgring 24 Hours for Mercedes-AMG GT3, finishing near the podium.

Alonso Opens Door to Le Mans Return With Verstappen: “Especially If It’s With Him”Fernando Alonso opens door to Le Mans return with Max VerstappenF1 CEO Stefano Domenicali wants Fernando Alonso to stay

• Alonso: 2 Le Mans wins (2018, 2019), 1 WEC title, 2026 F1 points – 1 (18th).

Alonso Opens Door to Le Mans Return With Verstappen: “Especially If It’s With Him”

• Aston Martin: 2026 Constructors – 10th (ahead of Cadillac).

Fernando Alonso opens door to Le Mans return with Max Verstappen

• Verstappen: Nürburgring 24 Hours 2026 – near-podium finish for Mercedes-AMG GT3.

Alonso Opens Door to Le Mans Return With Verstappen: “Especially If It’s With Him”

A joint Alonso-Verstappen entry would push both toward the motorsport ‘triple crown’—wins in F1, endurance racing and the Dakar Rally—while highlighting the growing crossover of top F1 talent into endurance events.

Alonso Opens Door to Le Mans Return With Verstappen: “Especially If It’s With Him”Fernando Alonso opens door to Le Mans return with Max VerstappenF1 CEO Stefano Domenicali wants Fernando Alonso to stay

Alonso said the Le Mans challenge and a possible Dakar win motivate him, and that any return would be driven by personal ambition. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali voiced a desire for Alonso to stay in F1 if given a competitive car. Alpine’s Flavio Briatore noted that the only realistic driver-market shift might be Verstappen moving to Mercedes, while acknowledging Alonso’s current lack of a competitive car.

Alonso Opens Door to Le Mans Return With Verstappen: “Especially If It’s With Him”Fernando Alonso opens door to Le Mans return with Max VerstappenF1 CEO Stefano Domenicali wants Fernando Alonso to stay

Without a confirmed Hypercar programme or schedule clearance, a joint entry remains speculative.

Alonso Opens Door to Le Mans Return With Verstappen: “Especially If It’s With Him”

Sources differ on whether a 2027 or 2028 Le Mans entry is feasible and which manufacturer would field the car.

Alonso Opens Door to Le Mans Return With Verstappen: “Especially If It’s With Him”

• “Maybe one day I’ll do it again, especially if it’s with Verstappen.” — Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin driver

Alonso Opens Door to Le Mans Return With Verstappen: “Especially If It’s With Him”

• “The triple crown is also very attractive, but so is the Dakar, because if you manage to win in Formula 1, endurance racing and rallying, that would also be something with very few precedents.” — Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso opens door to Le Mans return with Max Verstappen

• “The only change that could occur is Verstappen going to Mercedes.” — Flavio Briatore, Alpine executive

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• “The Italian explained: "I suffer for Alonso, because I have so much respect for him and I know he’s fantastic.” — Stefano Domenicali, F1 CEO

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali wants Fernando Alonso to stay

Alonso’s 2026 performance and any confirmation of Verstappen’s team change will shape whether a joint Le Mans entry materialises for 2027 or 2028.

Alonso Opens Door to Le Mans Return With Verstappen: “Especially If It’s With Him”