WEC
Aston Martin trims WEC line-up for remaining 2018 races
Aston Martin Racing has confirmed a switch to a two-driver line-up in both of its GTE-Pro entries for the remaining rounds of the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2018.
Fernando Alonso: Seven-weekend run as tough as expected
Fernando Alonso says his seven-weekend run across Formula 1 and sports car duties was as tough as he expected it to be, but felt well prepared for the challenge.
How would a Sebring WEC/Australian GP clash impact Fernando Alonso?
Fernando Alonso says a potential calendar clash between next year's Formula 1 season-opener in Australia and the World Endurance Championship round at the Sebring will have no impact on a decision about his future.
Jose Maria Lopez leads from Fernando Alonso three hours into Le Mans
Jose Maria Lopez currently leads the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Toyota at the three-hour mark, but has Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso in hot pursuit of him edging into the evening at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Toyota open to using team orders again at Le Mans
Toyota is open to using team orders through this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans as it bids to score its maiden overall victory in the classic sports car race.
Fernando Alonso insists Le Mans result won’t impact on F1 future
Fernando Alonso is adamant his future in Formula 1 will not be swayed by the result he achieves at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
WEC discussing Hypercar concepts to be introduced in 2020
The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council has confirmed discussions on opening up technical regulations to Hypercar concepts from 2020 as well as introducing target budgets for LMP1 entries.
Fernando Alonso ends Le Mans test day fastest for Toyota
Fernando Alonso set the fastest time to top the official Le Mans test day for Toyota on his first experience of the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Stoffel Vandoorne's focus remains on F1 despite McLaren’s Indy, Le Mans interests
Stoffel Vandoorne insists his sole focus remains on Formula 1, despite McLaren’s increasing interests in expanding into other series including IndyCar and the World Endurance Championship.
Pietro Fittipaldi taking inspiration from Sebastien Bourdais recovery as he targets swift IndyCar return
Pietro Fittipaldi says he is taking inspiration from Dale Coyne Racing teammate Sebastien Bourdais as he bids to contest the final part of the 2018 IndyCar season.
Mike Simpson replaces Dean Stoneman at Manor Ginetta WEC LMP1 line-up for Le Mans
Mike Simpson has replaced Dean Stoneman at the Manor Ginetta CEFC TRSM Racing LMP1 squad’s driver line-up for the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Alonso: Easier adding 'fun' WEC races to schedule than more F1 grands prix
Fernando Alonso is happy to have more sports car races on his schedule than additional Formula 1 grand prix events “because they are more fun” as he juggles two FIA world championship campaigns in 2018.
Zak Brown: McLaren ‘compelled’ by new Le Mans top class plans
McLaren executive director Zak Brown has said that he finds the provisional plans for the new premier class at Le Mans “compelling” as the Formula 1 team considers a works return to sports car racing.
Fernando Alonso prefers F1 paddock restrictions to more open WEC
Fernando Alonso says he prefers the more restricted nature of the Formula 1 paddock compared to the greater freedom offered to fans in the World Endurance Championship, having found it “stressful” at times during his Spa race weekend.
Fernando Alonso: Sad to see F1 so predictable
Fernando Alonso says his early success with Toyota in the World Endurance Championship with have no bearing on his Formula 1 focus but has criticised the sport for being too predictable in recent seasons.
Button runs first test with SMP Racing ahead of Le Mans bow
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.
Oliver Rowland rejected ‘uncompetitive’ Super Formula offer to focus on WEC, F1 commitments
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.
Jean Todt hoping for 5-7 manufacturers in future WEC top class
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.
Rebellion's Neel Jani surprised by gap to Toyota in WEC LMP1
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 wins on WEC debut as Toyota takes 1-2 at Spa
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.
Pietro Fittipaldi stable after surgery following high-speed Spa WEC crash
Pietro Fittipaldi has undergone successful leg surgery following his high-speed crash during qualifying for WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps on Friday.
Toyota #7 loses Spa WEC pole, Alonso promoted to P1
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.
CEFC TRSM Racing withdraws LMP1 entries from WEC opener
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.
Fernando Alonso: Toyota WEC team spirit ‘difficult to find in F1’
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.