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Jenson Button set to replace Fernando Alonso for McLaren at Monaco Grand Prix
Jenson Button looks set to replace Fernando Alonso at McLaren for the Monaco Grand Prix in May. Alonso will miss Monaco to race in the Indianapolis 500, with full support from McLaren and engine partner Honda. McLaren executive director Zak Brown says two-time champion Alonso's replacement is "not in place". But there is no other serious option than Button, who is contracted to McLaren as a reserve driver and will race barring unexpected circumstances. The 37-year-old retired from Formula 1 at the end of last season and has spent the winter in California training for Ironman triathlons, his long-time passion. He signed a contract with McLaren last autumn that committed him to...
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