Fernando Alonso has completed his maiden IndyCar test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, hitting a personal best of 222mph around the iconic 2.5-mile oval. The double Formula 1 world champion sent the motorsport world into a frenzy by deciding to miss the Monaco Grand Prix and instead compete in the 101st Indianapolis 500 with McLaren, with the Woking-based outfit joining up with engine supplier Honda and full-time IndyCar outfit Andretti Autosport. Because Alonso had never completed a lap on an oval, the Spaniard was allowed to complete the rookie orientation programme in a private test.  This particular programme, designed to prepare drivers for month of May at the Indianapolis...
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