The next breed of factory LMP1 racer could be styled in the image of manufacturers' high-performance road cars.

The Manor squad will step up to the LMP1 division of the FIA World Endurance Championship for the 2018/19 'superseason', becoming the first team to commit to using Ginetta's new prototype.

Revised rules proposed by the FIA are aimed at enticing new participants from the automotive world. Aston Martin could be a future contender