Jenson Button has completed his maiden test with World Endurance Championship squad SMP Racing at Magny-Cours as he steps up preparations to join the Russian squad for his Le Mans debut.
Aston Martin Racing managing director John Gaw has confirmed the British manufacturer is considering an expansion of its racing interests into North America for 2019 following the launch of its new Vantage GTE car.
Fernando Alonso was surprised to learn of former Formula 1 teammate Jenson Button's decision to enter this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, believing his move into Super GT has helped to open his eyes to sports car racing.
Fernando Alonso is impressed by the team spirit he has found at Toyota’s LMP1 operation since his arrival over the winter, believing that such a strong team atmosphere is difficult to find in Formula 1.
Fernando Alonso says he is currently in "energy-saving mode" as he juggles duties in both Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship over the next two months to further his bid to win the 'triple crown of motorsport'.
Alex Brundle has secured a full-time switch up to LMP1 with the Manor Racing-run CEFC TRSM Racing Ginetta squad for the 2018-19 World Endurance Championship super season.
After making his foray into sportscar racing at Daytona earlier this year, McLaren Formula 1 reserve driver Lando Norris now wants to tackle the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Juan Pablo Montoya has secured his Le Mans 24 Hours debut with United Autosports to give the Colombian his first sight of claiming the Triple Crown in motorsport.
Following his shock exploits into American racing in 2017 - contesting the Indianapolis 500 instead of the Monaco Grand Prix - Alonso’s goal has been crystal clear.
Zak Brown hopes that Fernando Alonso will not only see out his time in Formula 1 with the McLaren team, but also remain with the British marque until he is ready to retire from all forms of motorsport.
Fernando Alonso has hinted that he could continue racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship once his Formula 1 career is over thanks to its less intense schedule as he gears up to make his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year.
McLaren has described Fernando Alonso’s commitment to Toyota and the World Endurance Championship as minimal and emphasised he’s a Formula 1 driver being loaned to endurance racing despite the date switch of the 6 hours of Fuji being solely to cater for the Spaniard.
Toyota has revealed its updated TS050 LMP1 car ahead of the new FIA World Endurance Championship 'super season' as it bids to capture its maiden victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June.
Andre Lotterer believes Le Mans is the only race privateer teams in the FIA World Endurance Championship's LMP1 class stand a chance of winning through the upcoming 'super season', as he expects Toyota to "just be cruising" at the other circuits.
Fernando Alonso stepped up his preparations for his 24 Hours of Le Mans entry and FIA World Endurance Championship debut later this year by taking part in a private three-day test for Toyota at Motorland Aragon earlier this week.
FIA World Endurance Championship CEO Gerard Neveu says it is an “immense pleasure” to welcome Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso to the series for the new season.
Anthony Davidson has been dropped by Toyota from its full-season line-up in the FIA World Endurance Championship, making way for Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso.
Fernando Alonso will enter this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans and select rounds of the FIA World Endurance Championship with Toyota after being given permission by McLaren to dovetail his Formula 1 commitments with sports car racing duties.
Fernando Alonso believes he has a "50/50" chance of appearing at this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans as he looks to further his bid to complete the 'triple crown of motorsport'.
Former Caterham and Sauber F1 driver Giedo van der Garde has secured a full World Endurance Championship 2018-19 campaign with LMP2 challengers Racing Team Nederland.