Fernando Alonso has been cleared to compete in this year's Le Mans 24-hour endurance race with Toyota by McLaren.
As reported by Sky F1 on Monday, the team have also agreed to permit the Spaniard to compete in the other rounds of the World Endurance Championship which begin in May.
However, stressing that both parties are 'in full agreement that Formula 1 remains their shared top priority', McLaren have confirmed Alonso will miss the Japanese leg of the WEC season as it clashes with F1's United States GP in late October.
"I've never been shy about my aim of winning motorsport's 'Triple Crown' - the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indy 500, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans," said Alonso. "We tried for Indy last year, came close, but just missed out.
"This year, I have the chance thanks to McLaren to race for the win at Le Mans. It is a big challenge - much can go wrong - but I am ready, prepared and looking forward to the fight.
"In no way will this challenge take away from my main target of Formula 1 with McLaren."
The Le Mans 24 Hours takes place on June 16-17 and means Alonso will race on five consecutive weekends from the Canadian GP on June 10 to the British GP on July 8.
References: Sky Sports
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