F1 Alonso on his way out?

[Paul Rice]

Alonso allowed to miss Monaco Grand Prix to race in Indy 500.
Surely McLaren wouldn't allow this to happen under normal circumstances?
Will this mean a return for their No.3 driver Jenson Button

 

[andyglym]

Alonso allowed to miss Monaco Grand Prix to race in Indy 500.
Surely McLaren wouldn't allow this to happen under normal circumstances?
Will this mean a return for their No.3 driver Jenson Button

All is not well I suspect, however, he will be racing in a McLaren liveried Honda, so good PR perhaps?

 

[Paul Rice]

All is not well I suspect, however, he will be racing in a McLaren liveried Honda, so good PR perhaps?

Not when it breaks down running at the back of the field?

 

[5harp3y]

It's probably the only way to keep him happy this year

 

[andyglym]

Not when it breaks down running at the back of the field?

I suspect the American car is a tad better, less technological.

 

[hard top]

Alonso's contract runs out at the end of this season. McLaren want him to re-sign and there is a hope this will help persuade him to do so.

38 years on - McLaren back in Indy
The unexpected development marks McLaren's return to the Indy 500 for the first time in 38 years. They won the race with their own car in 1974 and 1976.

IndyCars is now a 'spec' formula, where all teams use the same car, though the different engine manufacturers are allowed to design their own aerodynamic bodykits.

 

[mwpe]

Not when it breaks down running at the back of the field?

Perhaps McLaren can build Indy engines.

 

[5harp3y]

The indycar he will be in won the Indy500 last year so i think he'll do ok.

 

[BMBabe]

Come on JB get in that seat!!
My vote is for JB I miss him sooooooo much

 

[Redline]

Come on JB get in that seat!!
My vote is for JB I miss him sooooooo much

It looks like it's nailed on for JB for Monaco. Retired and returned within two races!

 

[hard top]

Retired and returned within two races!

He is still on contract with McLaren as reserve driver.

 

[Redline]

He is still on contract with McLaren as reserve driver.

Indeed, but I bet he wasn't expecting to be back behind the wheel any time soon.

 

[t-tony]

I would think after the pre season shake downs he was thinking that Alonso will be gone soon.

Tony.

 

[BMBabe]

I can't contain my excitement to see my man Jenson back in F1 pleaseee let it be true

 

[hard top]

Indeed, but I bet he wasn't expecting to be back behind the wheel any time soon.

I did not expect it but obviously the team had previous knowledge of Alonso badgering off to the good old US of A.

Look Gaz, just invented another swear word....

 

[Paul Rice]

At least Jenson lasted longer than Massa ( I retired 12 months ago no intention of going back, i have staying power)

 

[t-tony]

Good for you too mate. I'm looking forward to doing that.

Tony.

 

[hard top]

At least Jenson lasted longer than Massa

Massa..!!! What a joke that was, had to do a double take when his name came back up on the driver listing.....

 

[Mint]

I can't contain my excitement to see my man Jenson back in F1 pleaseee let it be true

I thought you'd be pleased

 

[littlefeller]

insider info, Alonso has purchased Stanton court (about 3 miles from broadway, it has a helicopter pad, so it would appear he will remain at Mclarren for the foreseeable maybe.