Motor racing: Alonso to test with Toyota endurance team in Bahrain

Motor racing: Alonso to test with Toyota endurance team in Bahrain

The prospect of Fernando Alonso racing for Toyota at Le Mans this year moved a step closer after the Japanese manufacturer said he would test with them in Bahrain on Sunday.

The test comes a day after the final race of the world endurance season, the Six Hours of Bahrain, with Alonso then traveling to Abu Dhabi for the year's closing grand prix at Yas Marina.

When he visited us in Cologne everyone who met him could sense his enthusiasm and passion for our sport; he is a true racer," said team president Hisatake Murata in a statement.

"We very much respect his interest in different forms of motorsport and it is a pleasure to offer him this chance to drive a hybrid LMP1 car."

Toyota, who have never won Le Mans, have yet to confirm their continuation in the world endurance championship next season but are expected to stay as the sole major car manufacturer.

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