F1 Gossip: WEC to change race date for Alonso?

- WEC officials are reportedly considering changing the date of October's 6 Hours of Fuji in Japan - currently clashing with the United States Grand Prix - to ensure F1 star Fernando Alonso can take part in the race (Sportscar365)

- Toro Rosso can fight for P4 in the constructors' championship this year following its link-up with Honda, according to team boss Franz Tost (RACER)

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- WEC officials are reportedly considering changing the date of October's 6 Hours of Fuji in Japan - currently clashing with the United States Grand Prix - to ensure F1 star Fernando Alonso can take part in the race (Sportscar365)

- Toro Rosso can fight for P4 in the constructors' championship this year following its link-up with Honda, according to team boss Franz Tost (RACER)

- The FIA has confirmed plans for a new biometric glove that will be used by all drivers through 2018 in a boost to safety standards (FIA)

- Silverstone has offered its "wholehearted support" to F1's decision to stop using grid girls from the 2018 season (BBC)

- Mercedes engine chief Andy Cowell doubts letting drivers go flat out and burn through power units would improve the racing (RACER)

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