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Andretti: Alonso's oval inexperience no concern

– Andretti Autosport CEO Michael Andretti says Fernando Alonso's lack of experience on super-speedways is "not of concern", following the news that the Spaniard will compete at this year's Indianapolis 500.McLaren announced on Wednesday that it will field a one-car team for Alonso at next month's race, which will be run by Andretti's squad, and powered by Honda engines.Andretti claimed victory at the race last year with rookie Alexander Rossi, who raced for Manor Marussia in Formula 1 in 2015, and believes Alonso can compete at the front."It's a great honour to partner with McLaren for the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 and to bring Fernando into one of our...
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