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Alonso hints at WEC future after F1 career

Fernando Alonso has hinted that he could continue racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship once his Formula 1 career is over thanks to its less intense schedule as he gears up to make his debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. McLaren F1 driver Alonso announced two weeks ago he had signed for Toyota Gazoo Racing in the WEC for the 2018/19 super season, fitting his sports car commitments around his grand prix schedule. The driving force behind Alonso's WEC entry with Toyota is his desire to win Le Mans - part of his much-coveted 'triple crown of motorsport' bid - but the Spaniard sees the series as something he could continue doing to fight at the top level in motorsport after...
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