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Fuji WEC round gets new date to accommodate Alonso!

The World Endurance Championship has changed the date of the 6 Hours of Fuji, moving the race forward to October 14 and paving the way for Toyota's Fernando Alonso to take part in the Japanese round. The initial date clashed with the US Grand Prix in Austin and would have obviously forbid Alonso from travelling to Fuji as the Spaniard's McLaren commitment takes precedence over his Toyota deal. Alonso impressed with his Toyota: 'A very special machine' Toyota likely lobbied WEC organisers to achieve a date change, aware of the strong commercial impact and visibility Alonso's presence would generate in Japan. However, the new date now means the Fuji round will clash with the final round of...
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