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Honda veto Fernando Alonso & Andretti deal for Indy 500

Honda have reportedly moved to prevent Andretti Autosport offering Fernando Alonso a drive for the Indy 500 in May. The Andretti team is powered by the Japanese manufacturer, whose head office made the last minute call to veto a potential link up with the two-time Formula 1 world champion. Alonso spent three seasons driving for a Honda powered McLaren between 2015 and 2017, during which the Spaniard infamously caused controversy by describing the power-unit as a ‘GP2 engine'. A deal for Alonso to drive for Andretti was expected to be announced last week, with the 38-year-old in talks over a seat for the Indy 500 and other IndyCar events later this season. However, it has been...
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