News Details
Fuji WEC round gets new date to accommodate Alonso!
The World Endurance Championship has changed the date of the 6 Hours of Fuji, moving the race forward to October 14 and paving the way for Toyota's Fernando Alonso to take part in the Japanese round. The initial date clashed with the US Grand Prix in Austin and would have obviously forbid Alonso from travelling to Fuji as the Spaniard's McLaren commitment takes precedence over his Toyota deal. Alonso impressed with his Toyota: 'A very special machine' Toyota likely lobbied WEC organisers to achieve a date change, aware of the strong commercial impact and visibility Alonso's presence would generate in Japan. However, the new date now means the Fuji round will clash with the final round of...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
WEC move Fuji race to avoid Alonso clash
The World Endurance Championship have decided to bring the 6 Hours of...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
WEC moves Fuji date to avoid Formula 1 clash for...
The World Endurance Championship has accepted a request by the Fuji...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Toyota unveils new TS050 ahead of 2018/19 superseason
Toyota has unveiled images of its new TS050 which will contest the World...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Fernando Alonso 'more prepared' after tough endurance...
Fernando Alonso says he is 'more prepared' for enduring racing after his...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Aprilia: Marco Bezzecchi “needs a break” after...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Vote: Autosport Best of the Month for June 2026
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez: "I didn't want to walk into the...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha announce Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura to join its...
Jorge Martin has announced he will join the factory Yamaha team ahead of...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Dennis Hauger’s rookie IndyCar season ‘filled with...
Dennis Hauger is leading IndyCar’s rookie points standings, but...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Dennis Hauger is done playing the patient rookie: “I...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
David Malukas: Road course gains due to hard work off...
David Malukas is still looking for his first IndyCar win, but the Team...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rosenqvist set to depart MSR at end of season
Recent Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist is set to depart Meyer...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
New WRC constructor gearing up for maiden 2027 car test
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Penalties for Josh McErlean and Adrien Fourmaux...
Josh McErlean and Adrien Fourmaux were summoned to the Stewards office...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hankook may consider developing specific WRC Acropolis...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans’ WRC championship lead grows after...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal star Declan Rice provides injury update after...
Arsenal star Declan Rice has provided an update on his injury following...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Offers nothing to the team', 'Not good enough' - Fans...
England fans are expressing their frustration at Thomas Tuchel on X after...
15h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal interest has turned World Cup star's head,...
Arsenal are interested in signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United...
16h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Market is broken' – Hand of Arsenal suggests...
The reliable transfer news account Hand of Arsenal seems to be claiming...
18h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 News Today: Aston Martin 'send Horner SOS' as chief...
Struggling F1 giant Aston Martin have reportedly... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Cadillac heads to Silverstone chasing answers after Austria...
Cadillac arrive at Silverstone determined to put... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
F1 insider says Mercedes 'get Verstappen for free' in...
Max Verstappen holds all the cards to the 2026 F1... Read More »
34m ago from GPFans.com
