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Alonso says Indy 500 chance "much greater" than Monaco GP
Fernando Alonso says the opportunity to compete in a potentially race-winning car at the Indianapolis 500 is "much greater" than racing for McLaren in Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix. The two-time world champion caused a shock when he announced he would miss the jewel in the crown of the F1 calendar to make his debut in the Indy 500, especially because Monaco is likely to be one of McLaren's strongest races due to the lack of reliance on engine power on the twisty street circuit. Alonso acknowledged that Monaco could be a high point for McLaren this season, but he said that was not enough to deter him from missing the race. "Monaco definitely is the race that I was preparing...
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