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Old 8 May 2017, 15:38 (Ref:3732252)   #226
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So next up for Alonso is a week from today with practice. I'm sure he's back with the McLeran team now....

Glad he's not entered into the GP. I've yet to watch an "Indy GP" and probably never will.
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Old 9 May 2017, 06:27 (Ref:3732388)   #228
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Nah. I'm okay with not losing a hero every month
Jimmy was my only one. But all the others have hurt, for certain. You've got a good point there.....
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Old 10 May 2017, 07:00 (Ref:3732593)   #230
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Do I get suspended from the F1 forum for saying this looks better than anything on the F1 grid - imo.

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Do I get suspended from the F1 forum for saying this looks better than anything on the F1 grid - imo.
I wouldn't suspend you. I'd forgive you for your bad taste and pray for your recovery.
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Old 10 May 2017, 12:50 (Ref:3732656)   #232
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Do I get suspended from the F1 forum for saying this looks better than anything on the F1 grid - imo.

The above is Honda's aero-kit but even before the introduction of aero-kits in 2015, I never thought the DW-12 was a looker.



This is the McLaren MCL32.
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Old 10 May 2017, 15:07 (Ref:3732670)   #233
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This is what a real McLaren Indycar should/did look like....

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In case some are only following here, Alonso is currently in the top 5 of today's practice (session #5) with a speed of 231.549 MPH. After being 19th in session #1, he was 24th in practice #2 and was 4th quickest in practice sessions #3 and #4.

Damn impressed, but I shouldn't be surprised, right?

Keep in mind, these times are in the draft. Quali starts tomorrow and for those who don't know the format, it's the fastest average of 4 laps solo on the course.
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Keep in mind, these times are in the draft. Quali starts tomorrow and for those who don't know the format, it's the fastest average of 4 laps solo on the course.
But, his 230,966 was w/o tow. Which at this moment is 3rd w/o tow.
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So... given Mr Bourdais is now out of action for the season... could Mr Alonso do other races in the program this year?

Or indeed snaffle his FordGT seat at LeMans?
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Dale Coyne does run Hondas so perhaps. Think the deal here for Fred is to win Indy only. Wonder his interest IndyCar outside of that.

LM seems a little more complex, atm. I could be wrong.
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So... given Mr Bourdais is now out of action for the season... could Mr Alonso do other races in the program this year?
Or indeed snaffle his FordGT seat at LeMans?
If even so, winning in GTE would not aid in making the triple crown he's after; that's got to be outright.
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If even so, winning in GTE would not aid in making the triple crown he's after; that's got to be outright.
Who knows what the Alonso magic could produce...
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No reason not for him to try more Indy races this year. Not like McLaren is going anywhere this year anyway.
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No reason not for him to try more Indy races this year. Not like McLaren is going anywhere this year anyway.
There is the question of his contract with McLaren.
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There is the question of his contract with McLaren.
I'm betting that contract gets pretty flexible when Fernando sits with down with Zak and says "I'm tired of this, I'm walking away".

If he doesn't win the 500, I think he should get himself into as many IndyCar events as he can.
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If he doesn't win the 500, I think he should get himself into as many IndyCar events as he can.
Exactly. What's McLaren going to do? **** him off and make sure he doesn't stay with them? The fact they let him do this is one of the few reasons he might stick with them another year.
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I'm betting that contract gets pretty flexible when Fernando sits with down with Zak and says "I'm tired of this, I'm walking away".

If he doesn't win the 500, I think he should get himself into as many IndyCar events as he can.
That begs the questions, what if the Honda engine comes good? If it doesn't, then would Andretti Autosport be prepared to assist Alonso and McLaren compete in further races? They already run three cars, as well as teaming up with Bryan Herta.
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I still sit here cross fingered that Honda has fixed whatever it is that has seen so many blown powerplants in this Indy campaign.

Would hate to see Mr Alonso's promise blow up like his F1 car
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That begs the questions, what if the Honda engine comes good? If it doesn't, then would Andretti Autosport be prepared to assist Alonso and McLaren compete in further races? They already run three cars, as well as teaming up with Bryan Herta.
Unless I missed something, the Alonso car is at least partly crewed by the boys & girls at Michael Shank Racing.

Perhaps that could be continued? If interest existed..
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I don't know how the budgets work, but I'm sure if Andretti A was able to grab a sponsor along with Alonso, it could be done. I'd rather see him fill in for Seabass at Dale Coyne, if he stays.

This all hinges on what the contract with Honda / McLeran is, not that contracts can be changed.
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I don't think Alonso is finished with F1 yet. But this may have whetted his appetite for 2019 or 2020.
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Unless I missed something, the Alonso car is at least partly crewed by the boys & girls at Michael Shank Racing.
Isn't that the Howard car (#50) ?
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Unless I missed something, the Alonso car is at least partly crewed by the boys & girls at Michael Shank Racing.

Perhaps that could be continued? If interest existed..
No. Jack Harvey #50. Am rooting hard for them too!
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