OLIVER Webb heads to China this weekend for the penultimate round of the 2016 World Endurance Championship desperate for a change in fortune on track.

The Knutsford ace, part of German outfit ByKolles Racing’s driver line-up, was left despondent after an engine problem ended early their involvement in a six-hour race in Japan last time out.

It marks the third time this season they have failed to reach the finish.

“It was frustrating to suffer another blow like that,” said the 25-year-old.

“The track at Fuji is amazing and the fans are some of the best in the world, so it’s a shame to let them down.

“We hope we can resolve the reliability problems we’re having in time for the next race at Shanghai.”

ByKolles sit third in the LMP1 class for private teams, well adrift two entries from Rebellion Racing.

Meanwhile Webb shares fourth place in the drivers’ standings for the category along with teammate Simon Trummer.

Their machine was on the pace during testing last time out, only for familiar woes to return during qualifying and in the race with a custom-built engine.

“I can’t fault the effort of the guys in the team,” added Webb.

“We’re working flat out to make this work, and I’m confident we’ll get there.

“There’s a feeling that when all our components run as they should, then we can show terrific pace.

“But stringing together a consistent and long stint without any issues is proving to be a real challenge.”

A six-hour race in China is scheduled for Sunday.

Two free practice sessions on Friday are followed by qualifying on Saturday.