Fernando Alonso believes that McLaren Formula 1 boss Zak Brown is doing "great things for the sport" by allowing him to race in other events such as the Indianapolis 500 and the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Alonso will make his sports car racing debut later this month at Daytona ahead of a possible entry to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, and enjoyed his first taste of IndyCar last year when he entered the Indy 500. The Spaniard is aiming to become the second driver in history to win the 'triple crown of motorsport', and is leading active F1 driver with interests outside of the series. Alonso hailed the influence of Brown in being allowed to enter such events, and said he feels it is...
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