Sportscars Features
In-depth Sportscars features and Sportscars exclusive articles from Crash.
At long last, Fernando Alonso gets to live his Le Mans dream
Finally, finally we can put an end to one of the longest-running and perhaps most predictable stories from the last few months in motorsport.
Anthony Davidson dropped from full-time Toyota WEC line-up for super 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.
Anthony Davidson dropped from full-time Toyota WEC line-up for super 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.
Alonso takes positives out of tough Daytona sports car debut
Fernando Alonso took plenty of positives out of his debut sports car race in last weekend's Rolex 24 at Daytona despite enduring a trouble-filled race that saw him finish 90 laps down in 38th place.
How Lando Norris stole the show from Fernando Alonso at Daytona
“Guys, there are people at Daytona who aren’t called Fernando…” The tweet of Sportscar365 writer and friend Jake Kilshaw summed up the thoughts of many a sports car journalist who made their annual trip to Daytona International Speedway for this year’s Rolex 24.
Rolex 24 at Daytona - Race Results
Full results from the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season at Daytona International Speedway. 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona - Race Results
Action Express takes Rolex 24 victory as reliability woes end Alonso's hopes
Filipe Albuquerque, Joao Barbosa and Christian Fittipaldi led Action Express' #5 Mustang Sampling Racing entry to victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Sunday night as Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso endured a tough sports car racing debut.
Action Express survives scares, still leads at Rolex 24 with four hours to go
Action Express Racing survived brief scares on both its Cadillac DPi cars at the front of the pack to hold a comfortable lead with four hours remaining in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, with the #5 Mustang Sampling Racing sitting three laps clear of the field.
Action Express in control at Rolex 24 as Acuras hit trouble
Action Express Racing sits in control of the Rolex 24 at Daytona entering the final third of the race after seeing the rival Acura-Penske cars drop out of contention for victory following reliability issues through the night.
Cadillac, Acura out front as issues blight Alonso's car halfway at Daytona
Cadillac and Acura look poised to duel for overall victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona as just four cars find themselves still on the lead lap with half of the race completed as Fernando Alonso's hopes of a podium were dashed following a brake issue through the night.
Conway leads, Norris stars in the rain after six hours at Daytona
Mike Conway leads the Rolex 24 at Daytona after six hours of racing for Whelen Engineering Racing after perfect his tyre changes through a rain shower to overturn a 20-second deficit and move to the head of the field.
Albuquerque leads after first hour at Daytona, Alonso 14th
Filipe Albuquerque moved into the lead of the Rolex 24 at Daytona through the opening hour after getting the jump on Renger van der Zande through the opening round of pit stops for the Prototype runners.
Starting grid for the 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona
A run-down of the starting grid for the 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona, starting on Saturday evening. 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona - Starting Grid (class pole-sitters in bold)
When is the Rolex 24 at Daytona and how can I watch it?
McLaren Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso will make his much-anticipated sports car racing debut this weekend when he lines up on the grid for the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Winslow sets up help fund page after Gulf 12-hour accident
Friends and fans of James Winslow have helped start a fundraising page to cover his medical bills after a horrific crash in the Gulf 12 Hours last month.
Conway fastest ahead of Stroll in final Rolex 24 at Daytona practice
Mike Conway closed out practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona with the fastest time in the #31 Whelen Engineering Racing Cadillac DPi to edge out Lance Stroll, as Fernando Alonso ended the session 16th overall for United Autosports.
Alonso not dwelling on 'least important qualifying of my life' at Daytona
Fernando Alonso is refusing to dwell on "the least important qualifying of my life" after only finishing 13th in Thursday's session to set the start order for the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Fernando Alonso rates 2018 Le Mans entry chances as "50/50"
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'.
Renger van der Zande takes dramatic Rolex 24 pole, Alonso qualifies 13th
Renger van der Zande led Wayne Taylor Racing to pole position for the 2018 Rolex 24 at Daytona after edging out Helio Castroneves in the dying stages of a hard-fought qualifying session on Thursday afternoon, as Fernando Alonso secured 13th place for the start on Saturday.
Castroneves paces Daytona FP2, Alonso hits the track
Helio Castroneves led the new Penske-Acura team to the head of the field in second practice for the Rolex 24 at Daytona on Thursday, sending out a warning shot to its Prototype rivals ahead of qualifying later today.
Rast quickest as Alonso's car crashes in first Daytona practice
Rene Rast topped a closely-fought first practice session on race week for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, setting the pace for Mazda Team Joest as Fernando Alonso's co-driver suffered a crash.
Lance Stroll hails Jackie Chan team package ahead of Daytona return
Lance Stroll is confident the Jackie Chan DCR Jota team has one of the strongest packages in the Rolex 24 field ahead of his second attempt at winning the Daytona endurance classic this weekend.
10. Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso is the star name for this year's Rolex 24 at Daytona, embarking on his endurance racing adventure.
