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Alonso given green light to compete in WEC with Toyota

Fernando Alonso will be allowed to compete in the new season of the FIA World Endurance Championship with McLaren's blessing after Zak Brown and the team have come to an agreement with the Spaniard and Toyota Gazoo Racing. With Formula 1 remaining a priority, Alonso will miss the Japanese round of the WEC which is to be held at Fuji Speedway in October due to a clash with the US Grand Prix. 'It’s no secret that Fernando has wanted to contest the Le Mans 24 Hours.' said Zak Brown, Executive Director, McLaren Technology Group. 'And I think everybody within our organisation appreciates that a motivated, hungry and happy world-class driver such as Fernando is a formidable asset for any team...
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