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Brown writes off Alonso's chances of Daytona win

McLaren executive director and United Autosports boss Zak Brown doesn't think much of Fernando Alonso's chances of winning this weekend's Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. "There is some strong competition," Brown said. "I think on ultimate pace we will be a little bit off." But the shortfall certainly won't be down to the Spaniard's driving ability, he was quick to add. "Fernando is here to win - we are all here to win - but you have to be realistic," he acknowledged. "It would be misleading if I said we have the same chance as Cadillac and Acura, because we don't. "A top-five or a podium," he added when asked what his most realistic objective for...
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