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Bob Fernley to head up McLaren's 2019 Indy 500 team

McLaren Racing has announced that former Force India Formula 1 deputy team principal Bob Fernley will head up its IndyCar effort in 2019. McLaren recently confirmed it would set up a new racing department separate to its F1 activities to compete in the 103rd Indianapolis 500 with Fernando Alonso, which will be led by Fernley. Fernley was formerly deputy team principal of the Force India F1 team before it entered administration in late-July this year and was later bought out by Lawrence Stroll and partners, with Otmar Szafnauer moving up to replace Fernley. The Briton, who is a widely experienced and respected figure within the world of motorsport, will report directly...
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