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Alonso to miss Monaco Grand Prix for Indy 500
McLaren driver Fernando Alonso will miss the Monaco Grand Prix in May so he can race in the Indianapolis 500. The double world champion has the full approval and support of McLaren and engine partner Honda, who are having a difficult season in Formula 1. Alonso, 35, will race for the Honda-powered Andretti team on 28 May, and the car will be branded a McLaren. McLaren are yet to decide who will replace him in Monaco that weekend, but Jenson Button is a possibility. The 2009 world champion has retired from F1 but is contracted to McLaren as an ambassador. It is not known whether the Briton would want to come back to drive an uncompetitive car. Why does Alonso want to race at Indy? Alonso...
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