Le Mans priority for Alonso

14:47, 04 May 2018
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Fernando Alonso has revealed that winning this years Le Mans 24 Hour race is his main goal for this year.
This weekend the Spaniard will contest the 6 Hours of Spa race as an official Toyota driver in a full World Endurance Championship alongside his Formula One commitments.
“My priority is to live the Le Mans experience. A huge race,” he said.
“I don’t think I can save my F1 season but I have this opportunity to take part in Le Mans and I don’t intend on wasting my chance.”
If Alonso were to win in Le Mans, he will have two parts of the triple crown, having already won F1's Monaco Grand Prix.
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Alonso attempted the third leg of the triple crown at last years Indy 500, but engine failure derailed his chances.

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