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Alonso encounters technical gremlins at Indy 500 practice

Fernando Alonso was disappointed to miss out on track time in the first practice outing for the 2019 Indy 500 after being set back by minor issues. Despite the Indy 500 not taking place for another month, teams and drivers are involved in several stages of practice outings ahead of the main event. The first day dedicated for testing took place under changeable conditions, with Takuma Sato registering the fastest lap average speed of 226.993 mph. However, McLaren had to deal with electrical issues on Alonso's car, causing a stoppage for the two-time F1 champion. He registered a best lap average speed of 218.690 mph. Despite the troublesome day, Alonso was buoyed by the amount of time...
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