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Fernando Alonso expects bigger Indy 500 challenge without Andretti Autosport

McLaren Racing's Fernando Alonso is expecting a bigger challenge in his second attempt at the Indianapolis 500 now he longer has help from Andretti Autosport. The Spaniards first attempt at the prestigious race in 2017 was in a McLaren-badged car built by the Andretti squad, but now the British team has entered their own entry for the first time since 1979. Alonso cited the differences when it comes to the operational and technical side in terms of strategy calls and getting comfortable inside the car, even to the smallest details such as grips on the steering wheel. 'I think it's a bit of a challenge, no doubt,' said Alonso. 'I think we have to do everything by...
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