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Fernando Alonso: Toyota confirm LMP1 sportscar test in Bahrain

Toyota have confirmed Fernando Alonso will test their LMP1 sportscar at a rookie session in Bahrain on Sunday. BBC Sport revealed earlier this month that Alonso, 36, is set to race for Toyota in the 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours. The one-day test will give the McLaren F1 driver his first experience of Toyota's TS050 Hybrid car. "Fernando is very interested by Le Mans as well as endurance racing and he is keen to drive a state-of-the-art hybrid LMP1 car," a Toyota statement read. Alonso visited Toyota's factory in Cologne, Germany, on Tuesday for a seat fitting and simulator session. Alonso to race Le Mans next year "We are very excited that Fernando will test our car," Toyota...
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