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Toyota expects Fernando Alonso's presence to boost team

Toyota President Akio Toyoda has lauded Fernando Alonso’s decision to compete for the team in the 2018/19 World Endurance Championship, and believes his presence will boost the squad. It was confirmed on Tuesday that Alonso will link up with Toyota and pilot the No 8 car, along with Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima, in this season’s championship. Alonso will miss Toyota’s home round at Fuji, due to his required participation at Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix, but will compete in each other event. Toyoda welcomed Alonso to the operation, as both the Spaniard and team eye success at Le Mans. “To Fernando Alonso, I say thank you so much for choosing...
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