Rolex 24 at Daytona
Why Alonso’s starring role at Daytona was one of his finest hours
Just minutes after the chequered flag was waved to prematurely end a wet-and-wild 57th edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Sunday, the criticism over how the on-the-flag reports were angled began to emerge.
Alonso, Wayne Taylor Racing win Rolex 24 as red flag ends race early
Fernando Alonso spearheaded Wayne Taylor Racing's charge to victory in a truncated 57th edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona that was brought to an early end under a red flag due to heavy rain.
2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona - Race Results
Full race results for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season at Daytona International Speedway. 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona - Race Results (bold denotes class winner)
Fernando Alonso regains Rolex 24 lead ahead of red flag
Fernando Alonso moved back into the lead of the Rolex 24 at Daytona through Hour 22 after capitalising on a mistake from Felipe Nasr as heavy rain returned in the closing stages of the race, forcing officials to call a red flag.
Taylor leads, rain persists entering final three hours of Rolex 24
Jordan Taylor leads the Rolex 24 at Daytona entering the final three hours of the race after moving to the head of the field amid multiple caution periods as rain continued to impact running.
Rolex 24 at Daytona resumes after lengthy red flag for rain
The Rolex 24 at Daytona has resumed after a lengthy red flag stoppage following heavy rain in the early hours of the morning.
Rolex 24 at Daytona red-flagged due to rain, Alonso leads
The Rolex 24 at Daytona has been red-flagged with seven hours remaining due to poor track conditions after heavy rain hit the track in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Fernando Alonso pulls clear out front in Rolex 24 as rain hits Daytona
Fernando Alonso charged into a half-a-minute lead through his second stint for Wayne Taylor Racing in the #10 Cadillac DPi as a rain front hit the Rolex 24 at Daytona through the early morning hours.
Cadillac/Acura battle rages through the night at Daytona
Acura and Cadillac battled through the night in the Rolex 24 at Daytona as a number of key rivals fell out of contention at the front of the field, leaving four cars with a realistic shot at victory with 10 hours remaining.
Fernando Alonso leads Rolex 24 at Daytona at four-hour mark
Fernando Alonso leads the Rolex 24 at Daytona at the four-hour mark after a scintillating opening stint for Wayne Taylor Racing in the Cadillac DPi car that saw him open up a 20-second buffer over the rest of the pack at one stage.
Montoya leads Acura 1-2 after opening hour of Rolex 24 at Daytona
Juan Pablo Montoya moved into the lead of the Rolex 24 at Daytona through the opening hour of the race, heading up a one-two for Acura Team Penske ahead of the pole-sitting Mazda entry.
When is the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona and how can I watch it?
While the new Formula 1 season may still be seven weeks away, the sports car racing world will get its first slice of racing action in 2019 this weekend with the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona - Starting Grid
The complete starting grid for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season at Daytona International Speedway. 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona - Starting Grid (bold denotes class pole)
Olivier Jarvis takes Rolex 24 pole for Mazda; Alonso to start 6th
Oliver Jarvis led Mazda to pole position for the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Thursday with a new track record at Daytona International Speedway.
2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona - Qualifying Results
Full results from qualifying for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season at Daytona International Speedway. (bold denotes class pole) PROTOTYPE QUALIFYING
Wayne Taylor: Alonso's Rolex 24 deal agreed 'very quickly'
Fernando Alonso's deal to race for Wayne Taylor Racing in this year's Rolex 24 at Daytona was agreed "very quickly" once the two-time Formula 1 world champion knew he was available for the endurance race.
2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona - 5 Storylines to Follow
The new sports car racing year bursts into life this weekend with the Rolex 24 at Daytona, one of the most famous and historic events in all of global motorsport.
Fernando Alonso in ‘much better position’ for second Rolex 24
Fernando Alonso feels he is in a “much better position” for his second entry to the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car race this weekend as he bids to score overall victory with Wayne Taylor Racing.
A Beginner's Guide to the 2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona
The start of the new Formula 1 season may be eight weeks away, but one of its biggest recent names will be hitting the track in anger for the first time this week in the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
2019 Rolex 24 at Daytona - Entry List
The complete entry list for this year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona, the opening round of the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Prototype International (DPi) – 11 entries
Fernando Alonso open to full-time IMSA programme in future
Fernando Alonso is open to taking on a full-time sports car racing programme in the United States in the future, but has stressed it is not part of his short-term plans.
Alexander Rossi to make Rolex 24 return with Acura-Penske
Alexander Rossi will make his first appearance in the Rolex 24 at Daytona since 2014 after being announced as Acura Team Penske's sixth and final driver for the endurance classic.
Fernando Alonso confirmed for Rolex 24 with Wayne Taylor Racing
Wayne Taylor Racing has confirmed two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso will join its line-up for the Rolex 24 at Daytona next January.
Fernando Alonso set for Rolex 24 return with Wayne Taylor Racing
Fernando Alonso is set to return to the Rolex 24 at Daytona next January to fight for overall victory with Wayne Taylor Racing.