Fernando Alonso is in danger of failing to make the grid for the Indianapolis 500 after setting the 31st fastest time on the first day of qualifying. The two-time Formula 1 world champion faces a shootout on Sunday with five other drivers for the final three places on the 33-car grid. If it rains as forecast, the shootout will be when weather allows next week. Alonso had five attempts at locking in a place in the top 30 on the grid but the McLaren car was not fast enough. "We didn't have the speed," said Alonso, who managed a fastest average over his four-lap run of 227.224mph. "We are where we deserve today and hopefully tomorrow we will have another chance. If we do not...
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