News Details

Date change sees Alonso contest full WEC season

A surprise decision to change the date of the Six Hours of Fuji will allow Fernando Alonso to contest the full 2018 WEC season. Though the decision has not gone down well with many rival teams and drivers, it was announced today that the Fuji event has been moved forward a week in order that it no longer clashes with the United States Grand Prix, thereby enabling Alonso to contest both events. Late last month McLaren confirmed that it had granted Alonso permission to contest Le Mans and the WEC, the Spaniard keen to add the French classic as he pursues him dream of the Triple Crown. Alonso will share his Toyota with two former F1 drivers, Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima, in a season...
Full Story »
7y ago from Pitpass.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Alonso can do full season after Fuji date change

McLaren Formula One driver Fernando Alonso can compete for Toyota in...
7y ago from SuperSport.com

WEC moves Fuji date to avoid Formula 1 clash for...

The World Endurance Championship has accepted a request by the Fuji...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Fuji WEC round gets new date to accommodate Alonso!

The World Endurance Championship has changed the date of the 6 Hours of...
7y ago from F1i.com

WEC move Fuji race to avoid Alonso clash

The World Endurance Championship have decided to bring the 6 Hours of...
7y ago from PlanetF1.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Mick Schumacher building confidence after first...

Mick Schumacher completed his first oval laps in an IndyCar on Wednesday...

Arrow McLaren unveils liveries for 2026 IndyCar...

Arrow McLaren has taken the wraps off its trio of challengers for the...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Arsenal eye shock move for £26m wide man & it...

Arsenal are interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund left-back, Daniel...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Arsenal prepared to break the bank for transfer of...

Arsenal are reportedly ready to break the bank to sign Barcelona target...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Arsenal vs Sunderland Prediction and Betting Tips |...

Arsenal face off with Sunderland in a Premier League match at the Emirates...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com

'I asked them…' – Chelsea boss Liam...

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has slammed Arsenal for showing what he felt...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.