Fernando Alonso was back in an IndyCar and briefly at the top of the timing charts on Monday as the twice Formula One champion continued his buildup to the Indianapolis 500 later this month. Alonso, who flew directly from Barcelona to Indianapolis after a 12th place finish at his home Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, started the first full day of practice at the Brickyard by setting the pace in the rookie orientation session with a speed of 221.634 mph (357 km/h). The Spaniard would improve on that performance later in the afternoon, charging around the sun-kissed 2.5 mile oval at 223.025 mph but could only manage the 19th best effort among the 32 drivers taking part. The practice session...
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