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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. Nah. I'm okay with not losing a hero every month |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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