Technical dramas dashed the run of one-two finishes for Toyota as the #7 spent an extended stay in the garage. Victory still for Alonso, Nakajima and Buemi in the #8, with SMP and Rebellion joining them on the podium.
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Second time’s the charm for Kobayashi and Conway
The #7 Toyota crew return to Spa with a score to settle. Having lost their pole position time last year, Kobayashi and Conway took on qualifying once more, and are back on top.
Priaulx’s last minute heroics secure GTE Pro pole for Ford, Toyota #7 on pole overall
An excellent final sprint from Andy Priaulx gifts Ford the GTE Pro pole. Conway and Kobayashi prove unbeatable in LMP1. G-Drive and TF Sport on pole in LMP2 and GTE Am respectively.
Tricky conditions not enough to topple Toyota in FP2
A rain-soaked free practice two saw Toyota finish back on top. Aston Martin continue to make their mark in GTE Pro with 1st and 3rd fastest times.
Toyota and Porsche triumph at Sebring despite last minute monsoon
A fantastic day at Sebring Raceway saw the #8 Toyota claim victory, plenty of action in the GT classes, and a rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center.
GTE Pro Proves to be the Class to Watch at the 1000 Miles of Sebring Halfway Point
Toyota may be leading the WEC 1000 Miles of Sebring, but it's the GTE Pro category that has been providing the most entertainment, having been led by three different manufacturers so far.
Two for two - Toyota and Aston Martin Fastest Manufacturers in FP2
Free practice two kicked off as Sebring descended into darkness. Top of the timesheets again was Toyota in LMP1, with Jackie Chan DC Racing fastest in LMP2, Aston Martin in GTE Pro and Gulf Racing in GTE Am.
Three out of Three for the #8 - Victory for Alonso, Nakajima and Buemi at Silverstone
It's another 1-2 finish for Toyota as the #8 car wins the FIA WEC 6 Hours of Silverstone. Jackie Chan DC Racing took 1st and 2nd in LMP2, AF Corse won GTE Pro and Dempsey Proton Competition took the win in GTE Am.
Ford and Toyota Maintain Dominance with Pole Positions in GTE Pro and LMP1
Another pole position for Toyota. Ford claim pole in GTE Pro, while Jackie Chan DC Racing and Team Project 1 take top spots in LMP2 and GTE Am.
A Win At Last for Toyota - What Did We Think of That?
With Alonso’s #8 Toyota finally clinching the long sought after Le Mans victory for the Japanese team, I look back on the race and form some opinions of my own.
Alonso, Nakajima and Buemi on pole in Le Mans for Toyota
Toyota emerge with a front-row lockout, following three exciting qualifying sessions at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Alonso, Buemi and Nakajima Win Incident-Filled 6 Hours of Spa
The 6 Hours of Spa was certainly action-packed, but it was the Toyota #8 squad who managed to string it all together and produce a win.
Disqualified #7 puts Fernando Alonso on Pole for WEC Debut
The #7 Toyota has lost its pole position to the sister car, gifting it to Fernando Alonso for his first WEC race.
Toyota and Ford Claim Pole in Top LMP and GTE Classes at Spa
Toyota claimed a front-row lockout in a tricky qualifying session. Ford continued their GTE Pro dominance, taking the fastest time in the GTE session.
Top Again for Toyota in Free Practice Two
Toyota topped the timesheets again at the end of an incident-filled free practice two.