Big scary moment for Fernando Alonso this Wednesday during the tenth stage of the Dakar during which the Spaniard did a double rollover.
The start of the special stage was hectic for Fernando Alonso, who was the victim of a double rollover from the very first kilometres. Although the Spanish driver’s Toyota doesn’t seem to be too damaged, his windscreen is broken and therefore hinders visibility considerably. He had been stopped for long minutes after the crash.
The rest of the day promises to be very complicated for the crew of the Toyota Hilux number 310, but the most important thing is that both men are fine.
Ninth yesterday on stage 9, Fernando Alonso has impressed by his consistency on the Dakar 2020 so far, but unfortunately for him, this accident will certainly make him lose a lot more time in the overall standings.
ÚLTIMA HORA. Fernando Alonso vuelca nada más salir en la especial de la etapa Maratón de hoy #DakarRTVE15EN Imagen de Álvaro García. 2 ruedas pinchadas. Los pilotos están bien. Siguen pero con daños importantes. pic.twitter.com/ZobnZwjcF7
— Paco Grande (@PacoGrandeTVE) January 15, 2020
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