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Alonso retires from eventful Indy 500 as Sato wins
Fernando Alonso's bid to win the Indy 500 at his first attempt came to a disappointing end as engine failure robbed him of a strong finish at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The McLaren F1 driver skipped the Monaco Grand Prix to contest the iconic oval race and led for a total of 27 laps before his Andretti Autosport Honda retired on lap 179 of 200. Ex-F1 driver Takuma Sato came through to win the 101st staging of the race, edging out three-time victor Helio Castroneves in a breathless conclusion. Media playback is not supported on this device Indy 500 is a different animal - Alonso "I felt the noise and the engine friction so I backed off," said Alonso. "It's a shame because I...
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