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Pundits on Alonso's Indy chance

Allowing Fernando Alonso to miss the Monaco GP to race in Indy 500 is a smart move by McLaren-Honda and good for Formula 1, according to the Sky F1 pundits. McLaren made the shock announcement on Wednesday that Alonso will take part in the legendary US event on May 28, making him unavailable to race around the streets of Monte Carlo. Jenson Button has been confirmed as Alonso's replacement in Monaco, just six months after beginning a sabbatical which was expected to lead to full retirement from Formula 1. 'Button didn't need persuading' Jenson Button 'excited' for Monaco GP F1 return, say McLaren McLaren-Honda have endured a woeful start to the 2017 season, recording three DNFs and a last...
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