NEW YORK, Feb 13 — Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso has been rebuffed by two IndyCar teams in his bid to drive a one-off entry for the 104th Indianapolis 500, NBC Sports reported yesterday. Ed Carpenter says he rejected the Spaniard’s pitch to add a car because he already has one...
Fernando Alonso walks ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi November 25, 2018. — AFP pic
Ed Carpenter says he rejected the Spaniard’s pitch to add a car because he already has one extra entry for the May 24 oval classic, according to a report on the network’s website. The American will drive one car with Dutchman Rinus VeeKay in another and an extra entry for Indy-area native Conor Daly, who was a career-best 10th last year in his sixth Indy 500 start.
There are other Chevrolet-powered IndyCar teams but Roger Penske’s top Chevy lineup already has an extra fourth car for 44-yar-old Brazilian Helio Castroneves, who seeks to match the career Indy 500 win record with a fourth victory.
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