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Oval ‘concern' rules Alonso out of IndyCar series tilt

Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso has admitted that his concern about racing on ovals will likely keep him out of a full IndyCar series drive. The two-time Formula 1 world champion is set to undertake his third Indianapolis 500, retiring from his maiden attempt in 2017 with engine failure before failing to qualify for last year's event. It's long been suggested the Spaniard could expand his involvement in the American open-wheel series. Alonso has all but ruled out such a move citing both the commitment required to be competitive and prospect of racing on ovals as deterrents. However, he admits it was a prospect he entertained for a time; winning the series would make him the first driver in...
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