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Indy 500: Fernando Alonso retires after brilliant debut race

Fernando Alonso's bid to win the Indy 500 at his first attempt came to a disappointing end as engine failure robbed him of a strong finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The McLaren F1 driver skipped the Monaco Grand Prix to contest the iconic American oval race and led for long spells before his Andretti Autosport Honda retired on lap 179 of 200. The Spaniard started fifth and worked his way into the lead by lap 37, before remaining involved in the scrap for victory until the final stages. At the restart following his retirement, a huge five-car accident brought out the yellow flags yet again. Follow the conclusion to the dramatic race here. Dixon survives monster smash Scott Dixon was...
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