Fernando Alonso's dream of completing the unofficial Triple Crown of motorsport hangs in the balance today after the two-time world champion failed to qualify for this year's Indianapolis 500. “We need to stay calm,” Alonso said as he faced a Bump Day 'showdown' to secure a place in the race. “It’s a different moment for everyone on the team and for me, but there’s not much we can do now." Saturday saw almost seven hours of qualifying action at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in which 36 cars were vying for just 33 grid spots available in next Sunday's race. Alonso hits the wall in Indy 500 practice! Alonso made four runs during the afternoon. His first was compromised by a...
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