Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has been awarded Rookie of the Year for the 2017 Indianapolis 500 after his debut at the race. The Spaniard lined up fifth on the grid for the race, running in the lead at numerous times before being shuffled back during one of the pitstop phases in the second half. With just over 20 laps to go, while running seventh, Alonso pulled off track after his Honda engine failed and he retired from the race. Alonso decided to skip the Monaco Grand Prix, where he was replaced by Jenson Button, to compete in the Indy 500 as he goes for motorsport’s illustrious ‘Triple Crown’. The Indy 500 Rookie of the Year award has been given out...
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