Highcroft's new signing, Marino Franchitti, was instantly competitive driving the team's new Honda ARX-01c, setting the fastest LMP2 time at the Sebring winter test yesterday.

Aston Martin Racing completed a dominant performance in winter testing at Sebring by topping both Tuesday's sessions, but left with a heavily damaged car after a late-afternoon crash.

Tequila Patron has increased its involvement with the American Le Mans Series to become the championship's "presenting sponsor."

Krohn Racing has confirmed that it will continue its partnership with Risi Competizione to enter a Ferrari GT2 car in the Sebring 12 Hours, Le Mans 24 Hours and the American Le Mans Series' six-hour race at Laguna Seca.

Aston Martin Racing marked its return to the American Le Mans Series by claiming the fastest time in yesterday's Sebring test.

Former Kolles Audi driver Andy Meyrick will drive Dyson Racing's Lola-Mazda in the three American Le Mans Series endurance races this year.

Daytona 24 Hours winner Ryan Dalziel will drive the RSR team's new GT2 Jaguar in this year's American Le Mans Series.

Former Porsche factory driver will rejoin the CytoSport team for the American Le Mans Series' longer races at Sebring, Laguna Seca and Road Atlanta.

Five-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Emanuele Pirro is to drive Drayson Racing's Lola LMP1 car at Sebring, Le Mans and Petit Le Mans this year.

CytoSport has announced it will contest the full American Le Mans Series with its Porsche prototype this year.