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Fernando Alonso gets ready for Dakar Rally debut with Hilux
The F1 star joins Giniel de Villiers and Nasser al-Attiyah at defending champs Toyota as rally moves to Saudi Arabia
“We are in Saudi Arabia so that Fernando and Marc can gain further experience during actual race conditions. The terrain and navigation will be similar to what our crews can expect early next year at the 2020 Dakar Rally, so every experience they gain here will prove invaluable in the new year,” said Glyn Hall, team principal at Toyota Gazoo Racing SA as they competed in the Al Ula-Neom Cross-Country Rally early in November as part of Dakar preparations.
The Fernando that Hall is referring to is none other than two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso, who will be a part of the Toyota Gazoo Racing SA outfit when the Dakar commences on January 5 in Saudi Arabia...
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