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Alonso says aeroscreen makes his Indy 500 return less likely

Fernando Alonso says he does not have desire to return to the Indianapolis 500 that he once did due to what he perceives to be the impact of IndyCar's aeroscreen on the racing. The two-time Formula 1 world champion made a sensational debut at the Brickyard in 2017, coming close to winning and leading 27 laps before an engine problem ended his hopes. A complete reversal of fortunes saw Alonso fail to qualify with McLaren in 2019, but he returned a year later to finish 21st as he sought to match Graham Hill’s 'triple crown' of Indy 500, Monaco Grand Prix and Le Mans 24 Hour victories. Despite Alonso’s clear popularity after taking on the race as an active F1 driver, his previous stance...
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