Following his shock exploits into American racing in 2017 - contesting the Indianapolis 500 instead of the Monaco Grand Prix - Alonso’s goal has been crystal clear. He is determined to become just the second driver after Graham Hill to successfully complete the unofficial ‘triple crown of motorsport’ (victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Indy 500 and Monaco Grand Prix). While Honda engine trouble - a recurrent theme of the last three years - blighted Alonso’s quest to win the Indy 500 at the first attempt last year, that failed to deter him from going back for another bite of the triple crown in 2018, although on this occasion he won’t be racing on the famous Indianapolis Motor...
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