Sportscars Features
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Button joins Le Mans classic grid for 2018
Jenson Button has added the 2018 Le Mans classic to his race programme for this year as he is set to drive a 1988 Jaguar XJR-9 prototype in the Group C race in July.

Ginetta unveils new LMP1 car ahead of WEC debut
Ginetta has formally unveiled its new LMP1 car ahead of its debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship's premier class in 2018.

MotoGP Gossip: "Career will not depend on Rossi", says Zarco
Johann Zarco does not want development in his MotoGP career to depend on Valentino Rossi’s future. The highly-rated Frenchman said “If I show intelligence I can squeeze the bike 100%, I will not be far from the top three of the World Championship.

TF Sport submits entry for FIA World Endurance Championship 'super season'
Aston Martin customer team TF Sport has submitted an entry for the FIA World Endurance Championship 'super season' as it bids to step up from the European Le Mans Series.

Alonso: 'We need to find more pace' ahead of Rolex 24
Fernando Alonso says United Autosports needs to “find more pace” ahead of the Rolex 24 at Daytona at the end of the month after finishing 12th in the pre-race test.

Ex-F1 driver Nasr tops Daytona test qualifying, Alonso 12th
Ex-Formula 1 driver Felipe Nasr has gone quickest in the Roar before the 24 test qualifying to decide team garages and pit box selections for this year’s Daytona 24 hour race, with Fernando Alonso ending the session 12th quickest for United Autosports.

Nasr leads as Alonso gets first night laps at Daytona
Ex-Formula 1 driver Felipe Nasr has headed up the timesheet on the second day of the Roar before the 24 pre-Daytona test as Fernando Alonso enjoyed his first night driving laps.

Action Express leads first Daytona test day as Alonso debuts
Action Express Racing's Filipe Albuquerque laid down the early pace in the Roar Before the 24 test on Friday ahead of the Rolex 24 at Daytona later this month as Fernando Alonso made his official practice debut for United Autosports.

Chip Ganassi named Grand Marshal for Rolex 24 at Daytona
Iconic American racing team owner Chip Ganassi will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Rolex 24 at Daytona sports car race later this month.

Fernando Alonso set for first Daytona laps on Friday
Fernando Alonso is set to get his first taste of Daytona International Speedway on Friday at the start of the 'Roar Before the 24' test, kicking off what looks set to be a busy year of sports car commitments for the McLaren Formula 1 driver.

Paul di Resta ready for “real business” of Daytona debut
Paul di Resta says he’s relishing the new challenge of endurance racing as he prepares for his sportscar debut at the Rolex 24 hour race in Daytona later this month.

F1, MotoGP: What's on the motorsport wishlist for 2018?
Hamilton vs Vettel: The fight for a fifth title

Motorsport Dates for your Diary in 2018
2018 is set to be another cracker of a campaign in motorsport across various disciplines with new storylines ready to be written into sporting history, with a bumper year set to start here are Crash.net’s calendar highlights and standout moments which will make 2018 a year to r

Alonso relishes “going out of comfort zone” at Daytona
Fernando Alonso is gearing up for the Roar before the 24 test at Daytona and returning to action with United Autosports ahead of his Rolex 24 race debut later this month.

Ogier sets sights on Le Mans after WRC career
Five-time rally world champion Sebastien Ogier says he will keep racing once his time in the World Rally Championship comes to an end, setting his sights on a future entry to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

MotoGP Gossip: "I still have another 10 years", says Valentino Rossi
Valentino Rossi has claimed that “the MotoGP world without me would be like a World Cup without Italy”.

Toyota impressed by 'disciplined', 'keen' Alonso in WEC test
Toyota LMP1 technical director Pascal Vasselon was pleased with Fernando Alonso's first sports car test outing in Bahrain on Sunday, saying the McLaren Formula 1 driver was both "disciplined" and "keen" in his display.

F1: Hartley doubts F1 chance would have happened without Le Mans win
Brendon Hartley doubts he would have got a second chance to reach Formula 1 with Toro Rosso had it not been for his dramatic victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Porsche in June.

F1: Alonso coy on Toyota rumours, admits Bahrain test a 'possibility'
Fernando Alonso remained coy on his chances of making his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next June with Toyota following a report that a deal has been signed and he will test the Japanese manufacturer's LMP1 car in Bahrain next week.

FIA updates Super Licence points for 2018
The FIA has updated its Super Licence points reward system for 2018, placing a greater focus on Formula 2 as the final step towards reaching Formula 1.

What LMP1 and DTM’s struggles mean for the global driver market
Last week was a significant one for global motorsport chiefly because of two major announcements. As of 2019, Mercedes and Porsche will both be racing in Formula E. It’s time to get with the times, folks. The future is electric.

WEC 6 Hours of Nurburgring - Race Results
Full Race results for the FIA World Endurance Championship's fourth round of the season, the 6 Hours of Nurburgring.

6 Hours of Nurburgring - Qualifying results
Full Qualifying results for the FIA World Endurance Championship's fourth round of the season, the 6 Hours of Nurburgring.

Chris Hoy to make racing return in LMP3 Cup
Chris Hoy will make his return to racing with United Autosports in the LMP3 Cup at Donington Park in September.