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Rallying: Alonso to enter 2020 Dakar with Toyota

FILE PHOTO: McLaren driver Fernando Alonso of Spain waves to spectators in the pit during the qualifying session at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates November 24, 2018. Luca Bruno/ Pool via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Two-times Formula One champion and double Le Mans 24 Hours winner Fernando Alonso will enter next January's Dakar Rally with Toyota, the Japanese manufacturer confirmed on Thursday.

The move has been an open secret with Alonso entering rallies in South Africa and Morocco as preparation with fellow Spaniard and former Dakar motorcycle winner Marc Coma as co-driver.

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