Fernando Alonso reveals Max Verstappen dream for potential Le Mans comeback – Fernando Alonso has admitted he would welcome the opportunity to race alongside Max Verstappen, if he ever returns to the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans.
While the two-time Formula 1 world champion insists there are currently no concrete plans for another appearance in endurance racing, he says the prospect of teaming up with Verstappen would make a future comeback especially appealing.
Alonso reflects on previous Le Mans success
At 44 years old, Alonso is entering the latter stages of his Formula 1 career with Aston Martin, but the Spaniard remains one of motorsport’s most accomplished drivers.
Speaking to the media, including TJ13 during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend in Barcelona, Alonso reflected on his previous experiences at Le Mans, where he enjoyed remarkable success with Toyota.
“The 24 Hours of Le Mans was a wonderful experience,” Alonso said.
“Perhaps I’ll do it again one day, especially if it’s together with Max Verstappen.”
Alonso competed in the famous endurance race in both 2018 and 2019, winning on each occasion as part of Toyota’s dominant factory programme.
No immediate plans for a third Le Mans appearance
Despite his enthusiasm for the event, Alonso made clear that a return is not currently on his agenda.
The Aston Martin driver explained that a Hypercar programme is “not something I have firmly in mind” at the present time, suggesting any potential comeback remains a long-term possibility, rather than an active project.
Alonso continues to focus on Formula 1, where Aston Martin has struggled to consistently challenge at the front, despite significant investment and preparations for its 2026 partnership with Honda.
Verstappen’s endurance racing ambitions continue to grow
If Alonso were to return, Verstappen would be a logical choice as a teammate, given the Dutchman’s growing interest in endurance racing.
The four-time Formula 1 world champion has become increasingly involved in GT and endurance competition away from grand prix weekends. Earlier this year, Verstappen completed laps of the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and has spoken openly about his desire to compete in major endurance events after Formula 1.
The Red Bull driver has repeatedly stated that racing at Le Mans is one of his long-term ambitions.
Dream team idea has gathered momentum
The possibility of Alonso and Verstappen joining forces at Le Mans is not a new one. Earlier this year, four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel suggested the idea of creating a Le Mans ‘dream team’ featuring himself, Alonso and Verstappen.
Verstappen responded positively to the proposal, but stressed that any entry would need to be capable of competing for overall victory.
“I would, of course, love to do that,” Verstappen said during the Australian Grand Prix weekend.
“But only on the condition that we are able to fight for the win.”
“Any Le Mans package simply has to be a good fit. You have to be with the right team,” he added.
While Alonso’s comments do not signal an imminent return to endurance racing, they will undoubtedly excite motorsport fans.
Both Alonso and Verstappen are regarded as among the most versatile drivers of their generations, and a partnership between the pair at Le Mans would instantly become one of the most anticipated entries in modern endurance racing history.
For now, however, the idea remains exactly that — a tantalising possibility for the future, rather than a confirmed plan.
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