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Indy 500: Alonso can win race, says Gil de Ferran

Fernando Alonso can "absolutely" win the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, says 2003 Indy winner Gil de Ferran. The Spaniard is missing the Monaco Grand Prix to race in the US and is replaced by Britain's Jenson Button. The two-time Formula 1 champion has had an uncompetitive car at McLaren-Honda since 2015 but has qualified fifth for Sunday's race. "Does Fernando have a chance to win the race this week? Absolutely," said Brazilian De Ferran. "He has been competitive throughout the practices, he is in good shape, he is being supported by a great team but that's as far as I'm going to go," he added. Alonso's strong showing at the Indy 500 so far has put the...
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