Sportscars Race Reports

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.

A fan video has emerged confirming speculation that the #17 SMP Racing BR Engineering BR1 car suffered a high-speed flip at Eau Rouge during last Saturday's FIA World Endurance Championship round at Spa-Francorchamps.

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.

Oliver Rowland turned down an offer to race in Super Formula this year so he could focus on his World Endurance Campaign and Williams Formula 1 commitments in 2018. 

Oliver Rowland turned down an offer to race in Super Formula this year so he could focus on his World Endurance Campaign and Williams Formula 1 commitments in 2018. 

FIA president Jean Todt would like to see between five and seven manufacturers racing in the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, but hinted it may not run to the existing LMP1 regulations in order to attract new entries.

FIA president Jean Todt would like to see between five and seven manufacturers racing in the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, but hinted it may not run to the existing LMP1 regulations in order to attract new entries.

Neel Jani admitted he was surprised by the two-lap gap between Rebellion Racing and Toyota in Saturday’s FIA World Endurance Championship season-opener at Spa as the LMP1 privateer teams failed to put up a fight at the front of the field.

Neel Jani admitted he was surprised by the two-lap gap between Rebellion Racing and Toyota in Saturday’s FIA World Endurance Championship season-opener at Spa as the LMP1 privateer teams failed to put up a fight at the front of the field.

Fernando Alonso says Toyota took a “safe approach” en route to victory in Saturday’s FIA World Endurance Championship season-opener at Spa, resulting in a tense finish after late pressure from teammate Mike Conway.

Fernando Alonso paid tribute to Toyota for an "amazing" job after ending a win drought dating back almost five years in professional motorsport on his FIA World Endurance Championship debut at Spa on Saturday.

The full race results for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, round one of the 2018/19 FIA World Endurance Championship season. FIA WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps - Race Results (bold denotes class-winning car)

Toyota Gazoo Racing stormed to a one-two finish in Saturday's 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps as Fernando Alonso made a winning start to life in the FIA World Endurance Championship, recording his first win for almost five years.

Toyota Gazoo Racing stormed to a one-two finish in Saturday's 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps as Fernando Alonso made a winning start to life in the FIA World Endurance Championship, recording his first win for almost five years.

The complete starting grid for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, round one of the 2018/19 FIA World Endurance Championship season. FIA WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps - Starting Grid

Pietro Fittipaldi has undergone successful leg surgery following his high-speed crash during qualifying for WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps on Friday.

Pietro Fittipaldi has undergone successful leg surgery following his high-speed crash during qualifying for WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps on Friday.

The FIA World Endurance Championship officials have confirmed the #7 Toyota has been excluded from qualifying for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, promoting Fernando Alonso onto pole position for his debut in the series.

The FIA World Endurance Championship officials have confirmed the #7 Toyota has been excluded from qualifying for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, promoting Fernando Alonso onto pole position for his debut in the series.

Fernando Alonso heaped praise upon Toyota after playing a part in its domination of qualifying for the FIA World Endurance Championship season-opener at Spa-Francorchamps on Friday, claiming his first front row start in over five years.

  Officials from the FIA have confirmed that Pietro Fittipaldi has sustained suspected fractures to both of his legs after a crash during qualifying for the World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps on Friday.

The Manor Racing-run CEFC TRSM Racing has been forced to withdraw both its Ginetta LMP1 entries from the opening round of the World Endurance Championship at Spa due to funding issues.

The Manor Racing-run CEFC TRSM Racing has been forced to withdraw both its Ginetta LMP1 entries from the opening round of the World Endurance Championship at Spa due to funding issues.

Toyota swept to a one-two finish in qualifying for the FIA World Endurance Championship season-opening 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps on Friday in a session interrupted following a big crash for Pietro Fittipaldi at Eau Rouge.