The circumstances that led to Fernando Alonso and McLaren's plans to compete in the Indy 500 didn't seem to leave much time for a learning curve. But for the two-time world champion, who joined McLaren Technology Group Executive Director Zak Brown at a news conference Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park, it's a process he felt he's meant to conquer. "It has been an amazing week or 10 days from the announcement – I'm really excited about this opportunity," Alonso said. "For any racing driver in the world to compete in the best races is the main goal, against the best drivers and the best and fastest cars in the world. This is what I'm trying to experience with the Indy...
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